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  1. 03-Nov-2005, 21:09 #1
    abs_willson
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    would you say:
    request you and your family's presence?
  2. 03-Nov-2005, 23:10 #2
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    Default Re: grammar

    Quote Originally Posted by abs_willson
    would you say:
    request you and your family's presence?

    I would.

    If I am not mistaken, if there is joint possession, you use the correct possessive for only the possessive closest to the noun, meaning you add the "s" to the word family only.

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