Apostrophe use

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#46993 Thu, 23 Sep 04 06:22 PM

I am currently working on an Annual Report and one question that seems to be reappearing is the possessive use of apostrophes. An example:

Is it...

The Special Services Division's Fleet Maintenance Section

Or...

The Fleet Maintenance Section of the Special Services Division

I argue that it is the second because an inanimate object such as a division in this case cannot possess something. Could someone please point me in the right direction?

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Possessives, Apostrophes

anon1

#47011 Thu, 23 Sep 04 09:10 PM

Hi,

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I think these posts might help. They show that titles are very flexible.

Of the two choice you gave, I prefer the first.

If it were me,

The Special Services Division Fleet Maintenance Section

or

The Special Services Division: Fleet Maintenance Section

Your rationale is incorrect. The year's play will be an important play. The building's sprinkler system failed and that is why the damage was so severe.

Hope this help.

MountainHiker

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Apostrophes