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Rule "Bob's and I's (my) car"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: Bob's and I's (my) car
By default, this rule is not active in LanguageTool
Message: Did you mean <suggestion>\1's and \3</suggestion>?
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • David and I's cat chased the dog.
    Correction suggestion: David's and my
  • My friend and I's vacation was ruined.
    Correction suggestion: friend's and my
  • My late husband and I's will was finalized.
    Correction suggestion: husband's and my
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • The King and I's 12-year run on Broadway is coming to a close.
ID: COMPOUND_POSSESSIVE_I [1]
Version: 6.8-SNAPSHOT (2025-11-01 22:33:07 +0100)