It’s 1900s, not 1900’s. You only use an apostrophe when you’re omitting the first two digits: ‘90s, not 90’s or ‘90’s.
Why YSK: It’s an incredibly common error and can detract from academic writing as it is factually incorrect punctuation.
It’s 1900s, not 1900’s. You only use an apostrophe when you’re omitting the first two digits: ‘90s, not 90’s or ‘90’s.
Why YSK: It’s an incredibly common error and can detract from academic writing as it is factually incorrect punctuation.
“Factually incorrect” is used when referring to a statement of fact (or the lack of), not incorrect punctuation, to be fair. 🤦🏼♂️