(” ’80s” is abbreviated from “1980s” and so is usually
written with the apostrophe
, but I think some style guides prefer to avoid the apostrophe altogether. Note that this is different from the incorrect usage “1980’s”, which is correct only if you’re saying “belonging to 1980” or “1980 is”.)
Is it a 80s or an 80s?
Apostrophes are used to denote possession or contraction (as JonHanna points out in the comments, apostrophes have other uses, but these are the only two that we need consider as possibly being relevant here). The contraction here is from “1980s”, so the
correct form of the contracted version is ’80s
.
Should there be an apostrophe in 1980s?
If “1980s” is used, it’s
referring to all the years in that decade but not in a possessive manner
. The only reason an apostrophe would be used in the latter instance is in the shortened version, e.g. “In the ’80s,” and that only comes in front to indicated the lopped-off “19.”
Do you say 90s or 90’s?
Strictly speaking, ’90s, with the apostrophe,
is correct
.
How do you write 90s?
Strictly speaking, ’90s, with
the apostrophe
, is correct.
How do you write 50s?
There’s
no requirement
for the apostrophe before the “S” in decade names like 50s and 60s, since there are no omitted letters, though it’s also acceptable to include one. The term may be written “’50s” since “19” is being omitted, but “50s” is fine too.
What is the plural form of 1980?
Yes, exactly. The plural doesn’t imply “
1980
and 1980′′ but “1980, 1981, … 1989.”
How do you write mid 90s?
Although many Americans do not write or say “in the midst of,” it is a correct phrase, but not for a time period, such as “the mid-1990s.” Instead one might write or say something like, “In the midst of the mid-1990s economic downturn,…”
What was the pop culture in the 1990s?
The 1990s was a decade where pop culture took flight, we all made some Friends,
dance moves were born and fast-food got even bigger
. Although they ended more than 20 years ago, some of these American icons remain just as relevant today. Iconic shows such as Rugrats (1991), Doug (1991), Hey Arnold!
What’s the meaning of 1990s?
1. 1990s – the decade from
1990 to 1999
.
nineties
. decade, decennary, decennium – a period of 10 years.
How do you write 90s kids?
If you’re writing the number out, it would be nineties’ kids, so 90s’
would be the appropriate numerical format
.
Is its and it’s the same?
Here’s the answer: It’s is a
contraction
, meaning a shorter or “contracted” form of “it is” or “it has.” (Example: It’s going to rain.) Its is a possessive pronoun meaning, “belonging to it,” or a “quality of it” (Example: The carrier lost its license) or (Example: Its color is red.)
What years are in the 90s?
- 1990.
- 1991.
- 1992.
- 1993.
- 1994.
Should it be 1950’s or 1950s?
1950s refers to the entire decade
. 1950’s is a reference to some fact or occurrence that belongs to the decade (e.g. The Twist was a 1950’s dance). Though it may seem odd to have a number and letter next to each other without punctuation, the plural has no apostrophe.
How do you write 1980s in AP style?
Additionally, if you are writing about a decade or century,
never use an apostrophe
. The only time an apostrophe is needed is if you are writing a decade and dropping the first half of the figure (’80s).
How do you write 2010s?
To say the name of a decade written in numerals—for example, the 2010s—
divide it into two parts: say the first two and then the second two digits as if they were individual numbers
. An exception is the first decade of the twenty-first century. The 2000s is pronounced “two thousands,” not “twenty hundreds.”
