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To: floridarolf

> use an apostrophe in the genetive

Just to clarify: is it floridarolf's or floridarolfs (<- like in any other civilized language like German)?


7 posted on 02/01/2005 11:52:24 AM PST by floridarolf
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To: floridarolf

Sorry, civilized=roman ;)


8 posted on 02/01/2005 11:54:33 AM PST by floridarolf
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To: floridarolf
use an apostrophe in the genetive Just to clarify: is it floridarolf's or floridarolfs (<- like in any other civilized language like German)?

Use the apostrophe, e.g. "Floridarolf's incorrect way of spelling, 'genitive' substitutes an 'e' for the latter 'i'."

9 posted on 02/01/2005 12:01:31 PM PST by newgeezer (Just my opinion, of course. Your mileage may vary.)
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