Proper Usage of Apostrophes with Plurals - Grammar Tips
Learn when to use or omit apostrophes with plurals, including numbers, time periods, letters, symbols, and words used as words. Understand the correct grammar rules to improve your writing skills.
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Mini-Lesson #77 From the UWF Writing Lab s 101 Grammar Mini-Lessons Series
Numbers Kristi skated nearly perfect figure 8 s. Kristi skated nearly perfect figure 8s. The clothing rack did not have any size 3 s. The clothing rack did not have any size 3s. *Many writers omit the apostrophe with plurals of numbers; either style is acceptable. Numbers or or
Time Periods Look what happened to employment in the 1990 s. Look what happened to employment in the 1990s. Time Periods or Styles of the 1970 s are back in fashion. or Styles of the 1970 s are back in fashion. *Many writers omit the apostrophe with plurals of time periods; either style is acceptable.
Letters Students receive no credit for courses in which they receive F s, WF s or W s. Students receive no credit for courses in which they receive or Fs, WFs, Ws. The Italian language has no j s or k s. Letters or
Symbols The + s and s indicate positive and negative numbers. Symbols Initials and abbreviations Joanette McGadney has to PhD s. Initials and abbreviations
Words used as words We ve heard enough maybe s. Words used as words I have too many but s in my sentence. There are too many wherefore s and whereas s in legalese.
