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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

How do I make this noun possessive?

I'm a little bit stuck.

If I'm talking about the Joad family, would I write "the Joads's struggle" or "the Joads' struggle?"

I really appreciate feedback, thanks.
  

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There are many members in the family, so the plural genitive is needed: the Joads' struggle. CB

  • There are many members in the family, so the plural genitive is needed: the Joads' struggle.
  • CB
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There are many members in the family, so the plural genitive is needed: the Joads' struggle.

CB

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