These days when bad English is visible everywhere on signs, on the web and in the press, here is some help with simple grammar rules for UK English.
Friday, 17 August 2012
Confusing words ending in -s or 's
Compare:
Plural - There are 2 churches in the village.
's standing for "is" - The church's at the top of the hill.
's standing for "of" or "of the"(possession) The church's steeple is in a dangerous condition. (The steeple of the church)
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