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02-21-2009, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by tsukimoon View Post
I've been looking everywhere for an answer to this, but I can't find it anywhere, so I was wondering if anyone on here could help me?

I want to know if it is just as correct to say "Rachel's going to be late" as it is to say "Rachel is going to be late." My friend insists that Rachel's implies possessive, and only possessive, whereas I think it is correct. Help please?

Thank you~ ^^
You're both right.
However, like MMM pointed out, it isn't recommended using 's as "is" after a proper noun, when writing. It's more of a colloquial tool; used mostly in spoken language.


In other words, when you're chatting, it's alright.
... When you're trying to produce a formal letter or message, it's not.
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