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To: iowamark


157 posted on 09/28/2011 5:18:50 PM PDT by dfwgator
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To: dfwgator

Bob got one wrong. VCR’s is correct. You use an apostrophe to pluralize abbreviations and single letter according to most style manuals. It’s a necessary evil, as the plural s on its own could change some abbreviations to actual words that confuse the reader.

Same with single letters. I got all A’s is legible. I got all Bs...is...well...nuff said.


165 posted on 09/28/2011 5:39:21 PM PDT by Melas (u)
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