of s Phrases combining “of” with a noun followed by “S” may seem redundant,since both indicate possession; nevertheless, “a friend of Karen’s” isstandard English, just as “a friend of Karen” and “Karen’s friend” are. Facebook Twitter Google + Do you make these 10 mistakes? forsee vs foresee little own vs let alone submittal vs submission pen vs pin heal vs heel appauled vs appalled drier vs dryer hyperdermic vs hypodermic extend vs extent writting vs writing