Asked by Anonymous
Which is correct?
apostrophe "s" or no???
Sam wanting to rule the country sparks great controversy.
or
Sam's wanting to rule the country sparks great controversy.
apostrophe "s" or no???
Sam wanting to rule the country sparks great controversy.
or
Sam's wanting to rule the country sparks great controversy.
Answers
Answered by
Ms. Sue
Neither sentence is correct.
Answered by
Writeacher
The second sentence is correct. The issue is the possessive noun form that's needed before the gerund:
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/gerunds.htm#possessive
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/gerunds.htm#possessive
Answered by
Ms. Sue
Thanks, Writeacher.
Answered by
Writeacher
You're very welcome!
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