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18 January
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Question about English (UK)
you can get to know their lessons’ topics if you ask them, you know
does this make sense?
you can get to know their lessons’ topics if you ask them, you know
does this make sense?
does this make sense?
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19 January
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- English (UK)
@Fanai
It is not usual to use the possessive form with non-living things.
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- English (UK)
@Fanai
You can get to know the topics of their lessons, if you ask them, you know
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- Italian
thanks may I ask you why you can't use the 's in this case though? What's the reason for that?
- English (UK)
@Fanai
It is not usual to use the possessive form with non-living things.
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