Re: a grammar question

From: i18n@...
Message: 4757
Date: 2005-04-18

Mark E. Shoulson wrote:

> Johns Hopkins University
>isn't a possessive, but it sounds like one.
>
>

Which part sounds possessive to you? I think I have seen "John's
Hopkins" once or twice, but the more familiar error is by far "John
Hopkins", both written and verbal.

Best,

Barry

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