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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Aposthrophes and Numbers

Which is correct? I worked there in the 1990s. or I worked there in the 1990's.
  

Top answer

In my opinion, the apostrophe is superfluous and "1990s" is better.

— Mr Wordy

  • In my opinion, the apostrophe is superfluous and "1990s" is better.
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In my opinion, the apostrophe is superfluous and "1990s" is better.
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I feel even more strongly than Mr. Wordy and suggest that only the version WITHOUT the apostrophe is correct.
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The form 1990's is an older form, and I'm just old enough to find it difficult to break the habit of using it. You will certainly see it written that way in older books. The more recent suggestion is 1990s, which looks strange to me, but I guess it's considered progress by some!
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