What was the name of the doctor? VS What was the doctor's name?

**learning54** · 26-Oct-2012, 10:26

Hi teachers,
Which one is more useable?
a) What was the name of the doctor?
b) What was the doctor's name?

Thanks in advance.

**bhaisahab** · 26-Oct-2012, 12:39

Originally Posted by learning54

Hi teachers,
Which one is more useable?
a) What was the name of the doctor?
b) What was the doctor's name?

Thanks in advance.

They are both fine.

**5jj** · 26-Oct-2012, 13:37

Originally Posted by bhaisahab

They are both fine.

With a following relative clause, we'd normally use only the 'of the doctor' form:

What was the name of the doctor who treated you for malaria?

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