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The word years is a common plural noun. It requires no apostrophe.


Previous is a modifier, an adjective, for years. It requires no apostrophe.


If the word years has a possession or belonging, it needs an apostrophe.

The previous years' tallies were finished.

I wanted to study the previous years' records.

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Has years got an apostrophe in it?

It depends. If you are talking about "the year's best game," there's an apostrophe. If you're talking about "two or more years," there is no apostrophe.


In which way does the apostrophe go in "years"?

The apostrophe in "years" goes before the "s" to show possession, like this: "years'."


What is the apostrophe's main function?

The apostrophe has two functions: to indicate missing letters due to contraction or abbreviation, and to indicate the possessive. I can't tell you which of the two is the apostrophe's main function. (The previous sentence uses both: "can't" is a contraction and "apostrophe's" is a possessive)


Does the sentence She has almost 30 years experience require an apostrophe after the s in the word years?

No, the sentence "She has almost 30 years experience" does not require an apostrophe after the s in the word years. The word "years" is used as a plural noun in this context, describing the duration of experience, so no apostrophe is needed.


Does years time have an apostrophe?

Yes. The singular value is "(one) year's time" and multiple is "(number) years' time."


Does last years have an apostrophe?

If there is a possession being signified, then yes. Example: Last year's numbers are better than this year's numbers. If there is no possession, then no. Example: These last years have been the best of my life!


What is the correct placement of the apostrophe for the possessive form of the word two years?

The apostrophe for a plural noun ending in -s is placed after the ending -s.Example: The two years' growth of the sapling is more than a foot.


Does this need an apostrophe less than 5 years?

No


Where does the apostrophe go in the name Lindas Early Years?

It should be: Linda's Early Years


Do you put an apostrophe in new years?

Yes, when it is New Year's Eve or New Year's Day. They are possessives, as in the day that belongs to a new year. If you are talking about plurals, then there is no apostrophe, like "New years are not like old years".


Does this years recipient have an apostrophe?

The correct grammatical expression is "this year's recipient". It is then a clear declaration that the "recipient" belongs to "this year".


Does new years party have an apostrophe?

No. It should be New Year Party.