By Possessives, Expressions

Hmm... this seems to be another case of varying terminology. I have no objection to calling a participle an adjective, I'm just not used to that. Nor am I used to many other grammatical terms used here, like "a noun phrase". Don't get me wrong! I certainly don't mean...

Hi,But doesn't the use of a possessive adjective in these particular examples have the effect of emphasizing the negative quality perceived in the described person, object or situation... or am I imagining this? I realize the difference may be subtle... but if there is one, I'd like to...

Are you asking about forming a possessive by the addition of apostrope-s? If so, then here are some thoughts. I just wrote this stuff off the top of my head, so it's not meant to be any sort of definitive analysis. There is no problem with making possessives from inanimate nouns. For...

Hi, Could somebody explain the grammar of this sentence? Compared to this common expression: "I don't give a damn about.." Is "rat's" possessive? Is so, I can't seem to make sense of it. Anyone's opinion and explanation on this would be greatly...

Could somebody explain the grammar of this sentence? Compared to this common expression: "I don't give a damn about.." Is "rat's" possessive? Is so, I can't seem to make sense of it. Anyone's opinion and explanation on this would be greatly appreciated....

Several options are possible.1. Consult a native speaker.2. Google various alternatives to see what's being used or to eliminate one or more of your choices.3. Do a lot of reading within your topic of concern and imitate the expressions used there.4. Keep in mind that succinct expression...

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Hi, I have difficulty figuring out how to write the word that follows something like an 'as much/twice as something' or 'twice as something' expression -- should it be in a 'plain' form or in the possessive? I feel some people are unable to correctly the right situations...

Calif Jim, does that mean both the above are grammatically correct, including 'Me asking is a kind of sign.' ??In some cases people disagree when making judgments of grammaticality. Some people think both are grammatically correct; some people think only the ones with my or his are correct. ...

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