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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
How do I write plural names
For example, I want to say...
All the Marys in the store are nice.
Is that right?
Thank you, but what if the name ends in S, like Chris?
All the Marys in the store are nice.
Is that right?
Thank you, but what if the name ends in S, like Chris?
Top answer
All of the Marys All of the Chrises
- All of the Marys All of the Chrises
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Hi MrM
Do you consider this incorrect as well: All the boys in the store are nice.
CB
Do you consider this incorrect as well: All the boys in the store are nice.
CB
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No, no-- the 'of' is optional. I just used my style in responding. Please note the subject of the thread. There is no need for me to respond verbatim re that grammar point; it is irrelevant.
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Mister MicawberThere is no need for me to respond verbatim re that grammar point; it is irrelevant.The original poster may have thought that in your opinion of was needed. I certainly got that impression because you had added it and I started wondering whether the fact that a plural proper noun followed made of necessary. I couldn't remember suc
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