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Anon f8r Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

possessive pronoun

Dont underestimate the anger of my brother and mine? or should I say 'my brother and myself '?

He is a friend of mine.
He is a friend of David.
He is a friend of David's.

Are these sentences correct?

Thank you.
  

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Hello, "the anger of" structure sounds strange to me but I can say that "the anger of my brother and mine" is correct. He is a friend of mine. He is a friend of David.

— Doll

  • Hello, "the anger of" structure sounds strange to me but I can say that "the anger of my brother and mine" is correct.
  • He is a friend of mine.
  • He is a friend of David.
  • He is a friend of David's.
  • of" structure gives you the meaning that something is possessed by someone or something so you shouldn't use an apostrophe " ' " again.
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Hello,

"the anger of" structure sounds strange to me but I can say that "the anger of my brother and mine" is correct.

He is a friend of mine.
He is a friend of David.
He is a friend of David's. As for these, "the ..of" structure gives you the meaning that something is possessed by someone or something so you shouldn't use an apostrophe "
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HongkieHe is a friend of mine.
He is a friend of David.
He is a friend of David's.
You may find it instructive to read .
CJ
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CalifJim is being too modest here. In the thread he mentions, be sure to read his contribution -- it's the best explanation of this topic that you're ever likely to find. [Y]
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Wow, I am impressed.
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Hi,
Hmmm. I'd say Don't underestimate the anger of my brother and mine me.

Clive
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me? Hmm, I don't understand. Emotion: sad I understand "my brother and me" but when I add " the anger", I can't figure it out.
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Hi,

me? Hmm, I don't understand. I understand "my brother and me" but when I add " the anger
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Thank you, Doll, CJ, Khoff and Cliff.
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