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Marrion



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PostPosted: Thu Nov 02, 2006 9:32 pm    Post subject: "the story's truth" and "the truth of the sto Reply with quote

He showed me that the story was true.

=[1] He showed me the story's truth.
=[2] He showed me th truth of the story.

Between A and B, which one is correct?
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Mister Micawber



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PostPosted: Thu Nov 02, 2006 10:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Nonsentient 'possession' is normally of the of type: the truth of the story.
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Marrion



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PostPosted: Fri Nov 03, 2006 7:20 am    Post subject: I got it. ^0^ Reply with quote

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May you be in happiness!

Thank you for your answers.
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