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Newguest Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

"'s"

Hi

We are Peter's and Paul's cousins.

We are Peter and Paul's cousins.

--- I think the first one says that they both may have different cousins and the second that they both have the same cousins. Although I'm not sure these are good examples.

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The we in question are cousins of Peter and of Paul (who don't even necessarily have to be related - it could be opposite sides of the family). Unless context should dictate some other meaning, I think that the 's should be used with both names.

— Philip

  • The we in question are cousins of Peter and of Paul (who don't even necessarily have to be related - it could be opposite sides of the family).
  • Unless context should dictate some other meaning, I think that the 's should be used with both names.
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The we in question are cousins of Peter and of Paul (who don't even necessarily have to be related - it could be opposite sides of the family). Unless context should dictate some other meaning, I think that the 's should be used with both names.
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Thanks a lot for the answer.
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