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Musicgold Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

Possessives - things that are associated but not owned

Hi, I think that we use possessives when we want to show that something belongs to someone. Howver, I am not sure if the following sentence is correct because the lenders don't belong to the firm.

This vote of confidence by the firm's lenders is very important.

Thanks.
  

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Musicgold I think that we use possessives when we want to show that something belongs to someone. True, but that's not the only use. Musicgold This vote of confidence by the firm's lenders is very important.

— CalifJim

  • Musicgold I think that we use possessives when we want to show that something belongs to someone.
  • True, but that's not the only use.
  • Musicgold This vote of confidence by the firm's lenders is very important.
  • Fine.
  • CJ
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MusicgoldI think that we use possessives when we want to show that something belongs to someone.
True, but that's not the only use.
MusicgoldThis vote of confidence by the firm's lenders is very important.
Fine.

CJ
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