Table of Contents
- 1 Do you put an apostrophe after others?
- 2 Where does the apostrophe go on others?
- 3 What is the difference between others and others?
- 4 Is others plural or singular?
- 5 Where to use each other and one another?
- 6 Is it correct to say each’s?
- 7 What is the correct way to use apostrophes?
- 8 Should apostrophe go before or after s in plural nouns?
Do you put an apostrophe after others?
each others’ in English. The possessive form in English is formed by adding ‘s at the end of a noun, unless it is a plural noun, in which case we write just an apostrophe, e.g. “these teachers’ books” (not “these teachers’s books”). This rules out each others, as the possessive apostrophe must be there.
Where does the apostrophe go on others?
The rule is that “each” will always be followed by a singular. “John and Mary promised to love each other forever. They agreed to take care of each other’s wellbeing above all else.” The apostrophe is used to indicate possession, and it comes before the s, not after it.
Is eyes with an apostrophe?
My eyes are like cat’s eyes. My eyes and Jim’s eyes are like cat’s eyes. My eyes and Jim’s eyes are like cats’ eyes.
What is the difference between others and others?
We can use other as a pronoun. As a pronoun, other has a plural form, others: We have to solve this problem, more than any other, today. I’ll attach two photos to this email and I’ll send others tomorrow.
Is others plural or singular?
Another
| determiner | pronoun | |
|---|---|---|
| singular | another key (is) | another (is) |
| plural | other keys (are) | others (are) |
| singular | the other key (is) | the other (is) |
| plural | the other keys (are) | the others (are) |
What is the difference between other and others?
Other as a pronoun As a pronoun, other has a plural form, others: We have to solve this problem, more than any other, today.
Where to use each other and one another?
We use each other and one another to show that each person in a group of two or more people does something to the others. There is very little difference between each other and one another and we can normally use them in the same places. Each other is more common than one another: Rick and Gina never liked each other.
Is it correct to say each’s?
Neither do Garner’s Modern American Usage, The Chicago Manual of Style, or The Associated Press Stylebook. On the whole, the balance of evidence suggests that each’s is generally acceptable, albeit uncommon. Having said that, there will be native speakers who will find it nearly unacceptable.
Why do possessive nouns have apostrophes at the end?
This is quite logical. The possessive form in English is formed by adding ’s at the end of a noun, unless it is a plural noun, in which case we write just an apostrophe, e.g. “these teachers’ books” (not “these teachers’s books”). This rules out each others, as the possessive apostrophe must be there.
What is the correct way to use apostrophes?
When one person owns something, we use an apostrophe then an s. This is the most common way that apostrophes will be used, and the easiest rule to remember. If you own it, put an apostrophe on it. The technical word for this is ‘possessive apostrophe’.
Should apostrophe go before or after s in plural nouns?
For irregular plural nouns, there’s no need to place the apostrophe after the s. It makes perfect sense to leave it before the s because there is absolutely no ambiguity about plurality. Two children own a football. Fifteen men are in a group. 7. Use an apostrophe to indicate contractions
Are your apostrophe mistakes costing you marks in your assignment?
We get lazy and forgetful and one of the first things to go is our discipline with apostrophe placement. If you are making apostrophe mistakes, you are losing marks in your assignments. Even if your marker doesn’t say so in their feedback, your apostrophe mistakes are costing you.