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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
  

Top answer

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.

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