Tag Archives: possessives

Possessive Pairs

Posted on May 11, 2009 by

No, I’m not talking about when your wife won’t let you go to a bar with your friends or your husband doesn’t let you talk to anyone at the office Christmas party; those problems would require the assistance of, oh … Continue reading →

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You’re, Your

Posted on May 22, 2008 by

I often enough see your used where you’re should be used. You’re is the contraction for you are. Take the following sentence: You’re your own worst enemy. You’re (you are) your own worst enemy. Your shows possession just like my, … Continue reading →

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