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Oprahruru Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
Possession
So I was wondering what is the proper way to show possession. For example,
That is Jack's coat.
I know that much is right, but what about when it's Marcus?
That is Marcus's coat.
Is it "Marcus's" or "Marcus' " ?
I've always been taught that it is "Marcus' ", but I was told by a friend that they 'changed' the ruling on that and it is now supposed to be "Marcus's".
Any help would be appreciated,
~Op
That is Jack's coat.
I know that much is right, but what about when it's Marcus?
That is Marcus's coat.
Is it "Marcus's" or "Marcus' " ?
I've always been taught that it is "Marcus' ", but I was told by a friend that they 'changed' the ruling on that and it is now supposed to be "Marcus's".
Any help would be appreciated,
~Op
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It depends on which style manual you consult, but the most cited rule I know of says if it's singular add 's -- no exceptions. So it would be Marcus's. CJ
- It depends on which style manual you consult, but the most cited rule I know of says if it's singular add 's -- no exceptions.
- So it would be Marcus's.
- CJ
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It depends on which style manual you consult, but the most cited rule I know of says if it's singular add 's -- no exceptions.
So it would be Marcus's.
CJ
So it would be Marcus's.
CJ
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