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irmamar
February 22, 2011, 11:29 AM
Jackson criticised the Adams administration or the Adams' administration?

I think there is a typo in my book (genitive is not used). :thinking:

pjt33
February 22, 2011, 11:48 AM
The Adams administration or Adams' administration.

poli
February 22, 2011, 11:48 AM
Jackson criticised the Adams administration or the Adams' administration?

I think there is a typo in my book (genitive is not used). :thinking:
The Adams administration is correct.
or Adams' administration (if you leave out the the)

AngelicaDeAlquezar
February 22, 2011, 11:59 AM
@Irma: "Adams administration" se usa como una suerte de etiqueta, como si "Adams" fuera el nombre (propio) de la administración. :)

irmamar
February 22, 2011, 12:02 PM
Ah, OK, I see it now. Thanks everybody. :)