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Old 03-Apr-2008, 12:26
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Default making a proper noun possesive

When answering the telephone at the office of Mr. Parks, would you say, "Mr. Parks office..." or "Mr. Parkes office..."?
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Is it Mr Park or Mr Parks?

Mr Park's office

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Mr Parks's office - pronounced "Parksis"
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