Two possessive pronouns in a row

If multiple nouns possess the same thing, add the apostrophe and “s” after the final noun. For example, if both Drew and Pearl own a car together, it's “Drew and Pearl's car.”

1. Can you have two possessives in a row?
2. How do you use two possessives?
3. How do you use double possessive pronouns in a sentence?
4. How do you handle double possessive nouns?

Can you have two possessives in a row?

They're perfectly grammatical. The double possessive, usually using both of and 's to demonstrate possession, is grammatical. While it is sometimes unnecessary, it can be helpful for differentiating when the possessive (or genitive) case is about association or ownership, such as in "a picture of my friend" vs.

How do you use two possessives?

If two people possess the same item, put the apostrophe + s after the second name only. Example: Cesar and Maribel's home is constructed of redwood. However, if one of the joint owners is written as a pronoun, use the possessive form for both.

How do you use double possessive pronouns in a sentence?

For example, “a friend of Sue's.” When the preceding word indicates something definite, the second possessive is dropped: “the best friend of Sue,” “that friend of Sue.” On the other hand, one might say, with some emotion, “That dog of Sue's is a nuisance.”

How do you handle double possessive nouns?

According to The New Fowler's Modern English Usage, for a double possessive to be legal, the object of the opens in a new windowpreposition “of” has to be “definite and human.” In other words, it's fine to say, “a friend of my uncle's” but not “a friend of the museum's.” You have to say, “a friend of the museum.” opens ...