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Teal lime Posted 7 years ago
Grammar

80's, '80s or 80s?

Which of the following sentences is/are correct?

1) Simple Minds was/were a band formed in the 80's.

2) Simple Minds was/were a band formed in the '80s.

3) Simple Minds was/were a band formed in the 80s.

Thank you.

  

Top answer

You'll see all of these. I personally dislike (1), but it's common, and I guess some people view it as correct. (2) seems slightly fussy to me, though it is logical.

— GPY

  • You'll see all of these.
  • I personally dislike (1), but it's common, and I guess some people view it as correct.
  • (2) seems slightly fussy to me, though it is logical.
  • My preference is for (3).
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You'll see all of these.

I personally dislike (1), but it's common, and I guess some people view it as correct.

(2) seems slightly fussy to me, though it is logical.

My preference is for (3).

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It's actually '80s, as the 19 from 1980s is removed.

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