Time expressions

If the period of time is singular the apostrophe goes before the s.

• One week’s notice.
• One month’s holiday.
• One year’s experience.

If the period of time is plural the apostrophe goes after the s.

• Three weeks’ notice
• Four months’ holiday.
• Five years’ experience.

You can also replace the apostrophe with “of”.

• I have five years of experience.
• I had two months of vacation.
• She only gave me two weeks of notice.

Let’s practice!

Which is correct?

A) A day’s pay

B) 5 years’ free credit

“I am very emotional. I think I may go mad in several years’ time”.

Make a sentence with these words: