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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Pluralizing a last name

Hi! I was wondering if anyone could tell me how to properly pluralize the following:

There is a cook-out at the Smiths.

and

RSVP to the Lockneys by....

Thanks so much - I never know what to do!
  

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Peter Smith and Janet Smith are the Smiths. Their home is the Smiths' house. " The other party is hosted by Bob and Carol Lockney.

— BarbaraPA

  • Peter Smith and Janet Smith are the Smiths.
  • Their home is the Smiths' house.
  • " The other party is hosted by Bob and Carol Lockney.
  • Please RSVP to the Lockneys.
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Peter Smith and Janet Smith are the Smiths. Their home is the Smiths' house.

If you only know Peter, you might say "at Peter Smith's house."

The other party is hosted by Bob and Carol Lockney. Please RSVP to the Lockneys.
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