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In response to "it's right. "light is on." = "light's on." -- nm" by amanda

Maybe I'm daft, but Light's is possessive. Can you just abbreviate any work with the same construct you use for "it is". Can I say Amada's coming?

Posted by oblique (aka kkuphal) Jun 28 '12, 06:28

that seems wrong

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"Amanda's coming over for dinner" - you probably say that sort of thing every day -- nm - Andie Jun 28, 06:32 1
- I guess I would *never* write it though -- nm - oblique Jun 28, 06:32
It seems wrong because it's spelt "Amanda" -- nm - Roger More Jun 28, 06:30
sure you can. -- nm - Reagen Jun 28, 06:29 4
- btw, that sound you hear is the sound of my English degree withering and dying -- nm - oblique Jun 28, 06:30 3
  - There's a kids book (little blue truck) that says "I've big important things to do" ... - Beryllium Jun 28, 06:38
  - School's out. -- nm - Roger More Jun 28, 06:32 1
    - Damn you and your Alice Cooper logic - oblique Jun 28, 06:38

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