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Possessive īs doubt



carminia villanueva
Chile

Possessive īs doubt
 
Hi, I have a doubt. Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

Tell me Peterīs sisterīs name        OR

Tell me the name of Peterīs sister   ????

Thank you all :)

11 Apr 2013      





douglas
United States

both are correct, but the second is passive

11 Apr 2013     



dillydi
United Kingdom

Would sound better if you - Can you tell me Peter īs sister īs name? or What is Peter īs sister called/name?

Hope that helps

11 Apr 2013     



yanogator
United States

Passive, Douglas???????
 
 
Bruce

11 Apr 2013     



edrodmedina
United States

Bruce... Is Douglas being passive again??? Ed

11 Apr 2013     



blesses
Palestine

the second one is the best

11 Apr 2013     



carminia villanueva
Chile

Thanks so much, you are the best WinkHeart

11 Apr 2013