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I need to confirm the correct plural possessive form of the proper noun "Shuman," as in "the residence of the Shuman family," of whom there are clearly more than one.
My supervisor says it's "the Shuman's residence."
I say it's "the Shumans' residence."
What say you?
Many thanks!
Plural s-ending Possessives
I need to confirm the correct plural possessive form of the proper noun "Shuman," as in "the residence of the Shuman family," of whom there are clearly more than one.
My supervisor says it's "the Shuman's residence."
I say it's "the Shumans' residence."
What say you?
Many thanks!