Re: use of "the possessive"

Adrian Bailey wrote:
> "Troy Steadman" <troysteadman@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> > Adrian Bailey wrote:
> > > <4178875@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> > > > Hi all,
> > > >
> > > > I want to know about "usage of possesives". There are two ways to make
> > > > possessives. First, we use apostrophe. For example, "Cat's boots",
> > > > "King's palace", etc.
> > > >
> > > > Second, we use "of". For example, "Boots of Cat", "Palace of king",
> > > > etc.
> > > >
> > > > When do we use "apostrophe" and when do we use "of"? Do you have a
> > > > rule?
> > >
> > > If you have a question as general as this, please consult your teacher
> or a
> > > grammar book. If you have neither, google "English grammar" to find some
> > > online guides.
> >
> > That's not very amiable!
> >
> > > One comment I would make though is that this is a relatively difficult
> > > question. My wife has been learning English for twenty years and still
> makes
> > > the odd "of/apostrophe" mistake.
> >
> > I hope you tell her to google "English grammar" and not to waste your
> > time with such silly nonsense!
>
> *** off.

Same to you twice over. Fainsies, paxies and no returns.

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