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WestHampstead
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why do in English we say the chemist �s, the greengrocer �s? why the �s?
I can �t remember the explanation right now.
thanks!!!!
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11 Apr 2010
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Ximenne
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I think the use of the �s in this case refers to the use of the possessive form when we ommit onwership as it is understood; it �s a kind of shorthand, i.e., instead of saying at the shop of the greengrocer, or at the shop of the chemist, we just say "at the greengrocer �s" or "at the chemist �s".
I hope I �m not giving the wrong explanation; if I had, sorry! I was just trying to help out :-) |
11 Apr 2010
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yanogator
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Yes, Ximenne, you explained it very well.
Bruce |
11 Apr 2010
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