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Patatasfritas Posted 21 years ago
Grammar

saxon genitive question...

What's the diference between saying:

John's and Mary's favourite car is...

vs.

John and Mary's favourite car is...

Does the first sentence suggest there's no relation between John and Mary or something?

Thanks! x
  

Top answer

Dear Patatasfritas, It is I believe as you have said. In the first sentence we regard John and Mary as individual. In the second sentence we regard them as a couple.

— Goldmund

  • Dear Patatasfritas, It is I believe as you have said.
  • In the first sentence we regard John and Mary as individual.
  • In the second sentence we regard them as a couple.
  • Kind regards, Goldmund
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Dear Patatasfritas,

It is I believe as you have said. In the first sentence we regard John and Mary as individual. In the second sentence we regard them as a couple.
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