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Kooyeen Posted 20 years ago
Grammar
Mike's and Jenny's dog
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Mike and Jenny's dog <--- this should be ok, they have a dog.
I was told that "Mike's and Jenny's dog" can be used with the same meaning. Is it true? In other words, I can put an s after Mike instead of only after Jenny.
Thanks.
Mike and Jenny's dog <--- this should be ok, they have a dog.
I was told that "Mike's and Jenny's dog" can be used with the same meaning. Is it true? In other words, I can put an s after Mike instead of only after Jenny.
Thanks.
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Well, it's better to leave it in the original form, as this is joint possession: ------- If your sentence includes multiple nouns, the way in which you show possession depends on the meaning that you wish to convey. cfm -------------
- Well, it's better to leave it in the original form, as this is joint possession: ------- If your sentence includes multiple nouns, the way in which you show possession depends on the meaning that you wish to convey.
- cfm -------------
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Well, it's better to leave it in the original form, as this is joint possession:
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If your sentence includes multiple nouns, the way in which you show possession depends on the meaning that you wish to convey. If you want to signal joint possession, use an apostrophe only with the last noun:
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If your sentence includes multiple nouns, the way in which you show possession depends on the meaning that you wish to convey. If you want to signal joint possession, use an apostrophe only with the last noun:
- Mom and Dad’s anniversary
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