Quick grammar lesson.
October 1st, 2008 | by Scott Jennings |Since my last name is Jennings, I’m especially sensitive to the possessive form of nouns that end in “s.” Here’s the quick rundown:
My personal preference: Jennings’s
Also acceptable: Jennings’
This means you’re stupid: Jenning’s
And I thank you.
4 Responses to “Quick grammar lesson.”
By zack on Oct 1, 2008 | Reply
What about pronunciation? Do you insist upon “Jenningses” or will a drawn-out “Jenningzzz” do?
By Scott Jennings on Oct 1, 2008 | Reply
Neither of those options will put you in “This means you’re stupid” territory.
By joe stanton on Oct 2, 2008 | Reply
Hey! That’s my personal preference too! It’s precise!
By conklin on Oct 2, 2008 | Reply
What’s so stupid about that? Chri’s opinion is that it saves valuable typing time.