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1. Mary is Thomas' maid.
2. Mary is thomas's maid.
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Which one is right?
10 years ago

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Ms. Sue
If Thomas is capitalized, 2 is better. However, some grammarians prefer number 1. The key to me is how we pronounce this phrase. Most of us would use 2.

http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/possessives.htm
10 years ago

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