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OttoJ Posted 12 years ago
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If a person, male or female, is called Allison Joyce, ALLISON being the given name; JOYCE being the family name. In what situation can we say?:

-Prof. Allison/Ms Allison

Similarly, if a male is known as James Joyce, in what situation could he be called?:

-Mr James
  

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If a person, male or female, is called Allison Joyce, ALLISON being the given name; JOYCE being the family name. : -Prof. : -Mr James Never Clive

  • If a person, male or female, is called Allison Joyce, ALLISON being the given name; JOYCE being the family name.
  • : -Prof.
  • : -Mr James Never Clive
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If a person, male or female, is called Allison Joyce, ALLISON being the given name; JOYCE being the family name. In what situation can we say?:

-Prof. Allison/Ms Allison Never

Similarly, if a male is known as James Joyce, in what situation could he be called?:

-Mr James Never

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Thank you. But as a learner, I shall give an example, to clear up a question, not to challenge your anthority as a native speaker; so please do not consider it as impertinent:

-"A friend of Mr. Sherlock is always welcome," said he. "Step in, sir. Keep clear of the badger; for he bites. Ah, naughty, naughty, would you take a nip at the gentleman?"

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It's very old-fashioned usage.

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