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  1. 29-Oct-2007, 17:10 #1
    Anne59
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    Default Possession

    Is there any ocassion when I can talk about possession without using the 's, using for example The father of the boy.
  2. 30-Oct-2007, 08:52 #2
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    Default Re: Possession

    Yes, you can, though that structure would probably sound a bit less natural in everyday usage.
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