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.
It’s up to the writer. Exactly. It’s also important to remember to pick one way of doing it and do it that way consistently throughout the work you are writing for.