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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
Verb/Case Agreement/Plural
Dear All,
Is the following the most natural and a correct expression: "I'm talking about my and Steve's family"? Families? Thank you!
Is the following the most natural and a correct expression: "I'm talking about my and Steve's family"? Families? Thank you!
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Steve's and my family [we share it] families [we each have our own]. Steve's family and mine.
- Steve's and my family [we share it] families [we each have our own].
- Steve's family and mine.
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...Steve's and my family [we share it] families [we each have our own].
Perhaps more graceful, if two families are involved: ....Steve's family and mine.
Perhaps more graceful, if two families are involved: ....Steve's family and mine.
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Thanks so far, is it also correct to say (I'm just referring to the grammar, I know it's not the politest way): "my family and Steve's." ?
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