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re: OK, Grammar Nazis. Need your help
Posted on 12/8/14 at 12:33 pm to LNCHBOX
Posted on 12/8/14 at 12:33 pm to LNCHBOX
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That's why it is correct. it's the reason new year's resolution is always preceded by another possessive. For example My NY's R, Your NY's R, Bob's NY's R...
you possess the resolution. "New Year" in this case is just describing the type of resolutions.
My resolution is to lose weight
is the same as
My New Year (acting as an adjective) Resolution is to lose weight.
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Posted on 12/8/14 at 12:34 pm to Displaced
If you made a resolution on your birthday, it would be your "birthday resolution"
Posted on 12/8/14 at 12:35 pm to Displaced
quote:
you possess the resolution. "New Year" in this case is just describing the type of resolutions.
My resolution is to lose weight
is the same as
My New Year (acting as an adjective) Resolution is to lose weight.
Technically both your way and my way or correct. Your way just doesn't flow when speaking.
Without a doubt, New Years is wrong.
Posted on 12/8/14 at 12:37 pm to Displaced
Displaced, I'm going with your assessment. Pretty sure you're correct
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