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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Apostrophe or not ?

Should the phrase " he has completed 20 years' exemplary service in the company" contain an apostrophe after the word years. From what I understand the apostrophe is used here to show possession. Is the service belonging to the years? Doesn't make sense to me.

Any help appreciated.

Lee.
  

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Hi, The car of Tom. -- Tom's car. Service of 20 years -- Twenty years' service.

— Clive

  • Hi, The car of Tom.
  • -- Tom's car.
  • Service of 20 years -- Twenty years' service.
  • Clive
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Hi,

The car of Tom. -- Tom's car.

Service of 20 years -- Twenty years' service.

Clive
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