How should I use possessive case with a compound subject?
1 Answer
Feb 21, 2016
There are two rules.
Explanation:
First Rule: When a compound noun both own the thing possessed, only the second element takes the possessive form.
Example:
Eliza and Maribel's house was constructed two years ago.
(They both own the house.)
Second Rule: When the things possessed are owned individually, both nouns take the possessive form.
Example:
Eliza's and Maribel's suggestions are considered during the meeting.
(They each possessed separate suggestions.)
