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Don’t get caught out by the apostrophe in time expressions
![]() Easy. If the period of time is singular, the apostrophe goes before the s: One week’s notice One month’s holiday One year’s experienceIf the period of time is plural, the apostrophe goes after the s: Two weeks’ notice Two months’ holiday Two years’ experience Oh yuk – must I really?Not everyone likes that tricksy little apostrophe, but now you know it’s earned its place you can’t leave it out for fear of looking silly, right? But don’t worry. If writing “I have 20 years’ experience” on your website or LinkedIn profile makes you pull a face, just replace the apostrophe with OF. “I have 20 years of experience.” Easy as that. Master 600 confusing words with The Little Book of Confusables: 300 gorgeous pages packed with memorable, fun spelling tips – from ACCEPT + EXCEPT to YOUNG + YOUTHFUL. Loved by writers everywhere, this multi-award-winning guide has been described as “The perfect book for anyone who ever has to write anything!”.BUY NOW |
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