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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
Apostrophe use
Hello
I am uncertain of the correct way to write the following sentence:
Bill was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment.
Bill was sentenced to 12 months' imprisonment.
Can you please let me know the correct way to use the apostrophe?
Thanks
I am uncertain of the correct way to write the following sentence:
Bill was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment.
Bill was sentenced to 12 months' imprisonment.
Can you please let me know the correct way to use the apostrophe?
Thanks
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These are correct: Bill was sentenced to 12 months of imprisonment. Bill was sentenced to 12 months' imprisonment.
- These are correct: Bill was sentenced to 12 months of imprisonment.
- Bill was sentenced to 12 months' imprisonment.
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These are correct:
Bill was sentenced to 12 months of imprisonment.
Bill was sentenced to 12 months' imprisonment.
Bill was sentenced to 12 months of imprisonment.
Bill was sentenced to 12 months' imprisonment.
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