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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Is underlined part okay?

Hello!
Is underlined part okay in this sentence? Can I write like this?

Our (John Smith’s and Jane Smith’s) son was born on August 1, 2014.

Is it clear that John and Jane are parents of the child?

Thank you!
  

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Our (John Smith’s and Jane Smith’s) son was born on August 1, 2014. No, that's two sons. Our (John Smith and Jane Smith’s) son was born on August 1, 2014.

— Mister Micawber

  • Our (John Smith’s and Jane Smith’s) son was born on August 1, 2014.
  • No, that's two sons.
  • Our (John Smith and Jane Smith’s) son was born on August 1, 2014.
  • — Our ( John and Jane Smith’s) son was born on August 1, 2014.
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Anonymous Can I write like this?Our (John Smith’s and Jane Smith’s) son was born on August 1, 2014.
No, that's two sons.

Our (John Smith and Jane Smith’s) son was born on August 1, 2014.

But what is wrong with this?—

Our (John and Jane Smith’s) son was born on August 1, 2014.
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thank you! that was really helpful!
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I'm sorry to bother you with the same question, but will this work also in case when parents have different surnames? For example,

Our (John Smith and Jane Lawrence’s) son was born on August 1, 2014.

is this correct?

Thanks!
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Anonymousis this correct?
Yes.
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