Do not use an apostrophe...

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Tip # 384: Do not use an apostrophe when you are writing numbers or
letters in the plural. For example Write numbers such as 6s and 8s
as words. However, use the apostrophe if there could be confusion.
For example: Dot your i's and cross your t's.

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Correct the following apostrophe uses:

1. The (1990's/ 1990s) seemed to pass in a flash.
2. Kate got two (As / A's) and four (Bs/B's) that year at university.
3. Mind your p's/ps) and q's/qs).

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"Anger is the only thing to put off until tomorrow." (Slovakian proverb)

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Answers:

1. The (1990s) seemed to pass in a flash.
2. Kate got two (As) and four (Bs) that year at university.
3. Mind your (p's) and (q's).

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