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Londonderry Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

Maxine is a friend of Bob / Bob's.

Without re-formulating the sentence, is it:

Maxine is a friend of Bob / Bob's.

Thank you,
  

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Thank you, Both are fine. Natives tend to use the double genitive.

— Mister Micawber

  • Thank you, Both are fine.
  • Natives tend to use the double genitive.
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londonderry Without re-formulating the sentence, is it:Maxine is a friend of Bob / Bob's.Thank you,
Both are fine. Natives tend to use the double genitive.
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