December 11, 2006
Two ways to be possessive
Q: Which is correct? “Patricia is a guest of Leonard.” Or: “Patricia is a guest of Leonard's.” Is there a name for the second example?
A: Either of them is correct. Both are standard English. Some language mavens have called the “Patricia is a guest of Leonard's” construction a double possessive. No matter what you call it, though, it’s OK to use.
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