Plural and Possessive clarification

For all the grammar nerds out there: Plural and Possessive clarification

The part that I forgot most often is

When a sentence indicates joint ownership in a compound construction, the possessive form is attached only to the second noun:

Deanna and Brandi’s vacation plans
Tim and Bethany’s wedding invitation

Note that individual ownership is marked by a double possessive:

Courtney’s and Mem’s grade point averages

Tim and Bethany share the same wedding invitation, whereas Courtney and Mem each have their own grade point averages.

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