Quote (dacaldha @ Jan 25 2011 04:10pm)
but you say its a friend of mine or of his
why not saying its a neighbor of his but of him???
It depends if they are friend of you or someone else.
If they are YOUR friend use the following: Trevor is a friend of mine. Trevor is my friend.
If you are referring to someone else: Trevor is a friend of his. Trevor is his friend.
I take it you are doing possession type grammar?
Few more examples:
Possession, owned by Trevor: Trevor charges a fee to cross HIS bridge.
Possession, owned by me: Trevor charges a fee to cross MY bridge.
Hope this helps in a whimsical way, glad I could make a few of you laugh.
