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Is this correct?
A thief stole a computer of the lady.
Jan 5, 2025 3:47 PM
Answers · 5
1
It is correct but seldom useful. It takes some effort to imagine a situation where I would say this, but it is possible.
Imagine that a thief has stolen two computers. One belongs to a man and one belongs to a woman. Looking at the two computers, a police officer might easily identify one by saying "that one over there is the computer of the lady".
Jan 5, 2025 7:20 PM
1
Stole a computer from the lady
Stole the lady’s computer
Jan 5, 2025 4:00 PM
1
Not quite. Here's a more natural way to phrase it:
"A thief stole the lady's computer."
OR
"A thief stole a computer from the lady."
Both are correct and sound more natural.
Jan 6, 2025 2:32 AM
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Hasan
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