Su G.

asked • 06/16/23

Is there an apostrophe in “others”?

Q: Does there need to be an apostrophe for possession before the “s” in “others” in the following sentence?


That isn’t something I would want for me or mine (or others).


I believe I should have written “(or FOR others).” I think I might have just answered my own question: There is no apostrophe in “others” in my original sentence. Do you agree?

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Hi Su,


You're right on track! In your sentence, "others" is not showing possession of anything. You are good to leave the word as-is - no apostrophes! Thanks for asking!

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Su G.

Thank you! At first, I thought the “mine,” being possessive, would call for a possessive apostrophe in “others.” PS Do I need a comma after “At first”? Is the period above correctly placed before the quotation mark?
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06/19/23

Su G.

I appreciate your time.
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06/19/23

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