Possessive case

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Possessive case

LilianaCS

Possessive case

Is it correct to say:

Whose pyjamas is it? It �s Jane �s.

20 Apr 2012

MJ_Misa

I can see no problem with that. Wink

20 Apr 2012

olchik23

� That �s right!

20 Apr 2012

LilianaCS

Thank you very much for your answers

20 Apr 2012

moravc

Whose pyjamas are these? They �re Jane �s. - sounds better to me
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Whose-Pyjamas-These-Maisie-Munro/dp/192127221X

Whose pair of pyjamas is it? It is Jane �s.
(American spelling - pajamas)
A pair of pyjamas is one item unless you use a pair of scissors. :-D

20 Apr 2012

Emaratia

Nouns that always need a plural verb

Some nouns are always followed by plural verbs. Examples are: binoculars, scissors, spectacles, glasses, knickers, pyjamas, trousers etc. Note that it is wrong to say �a binocular� or �a spectacle�. If the singular aspect is to be expressed use the expression �a pair of�. Examples are: a pair of trousers, a pair of glssess etc.
His new glasses were on the table.
The scissors were by the fireplace.
Bring me the knickers that are on the line.

Note that we use a singular verb when the phrase �a pair of� comes before the noun.

Compare:

His new pair of glasses was on the table.

The pair of scissors was by the fireplace.
Bring me the pair of knickers that is on the line.

I hope this helps.

20 Apr 2012