You probably know that you should avoid using apostrophes to signify that you’re writing about more than one person or thing. It’s incorrect, for example, to write “The Johnson’s are on vacation this week.” The correct version is “The Johnsons are on vacation this week.”
But there’s an exception: Plurals of numerals and single letters use apostrophes. Here are some examples:
- The 4’s in your reimbursement request look like 9’s.
- The computer turned all the x’s in the report into t’s.
- I found an envelope stuffed with 10’s and 20’s.
Using apostrophes correctly showcases you as an officer who takes writing seriously. Start today!