{"id":103,"date":"2008-08-24T23:24:44","date_gmt":"2008-08-24T23:24:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grammarbook.com\/blog\/?p=103"},"modified":"2021-05-02T12:25:40","modified_gmt":"2021-05-02T17:25:40","slug":"writing-dates-and-times","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grammarbook.com\/blog\/numbers\/writing-dates-and-times\/","title":{"rendered":"Writing Dates and Times"},"content":{"rendered":"

Please note: This original post has been updated and replaced by a new version of Writing Dates and Times<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rule:<\/strong> The following examples apply when using dates:<\/p>\n

The meeting is scheduled for June 30.<\/em>
\n The meeting is scheduled for the 30th of June.<\/em>
\n We have had tricks played on us on April 1.<\/em>
\n The 1st of April puts some people on edge.<\/em> (Some prefer to write it out: The first of April<\/em>)<\/p>\n

Rule:<\/strong> There are differing policies for expressing decades using numerals. Some write the 1980s<\/em> and the ’80s<\/em>, others write the 1980’s<\/em> and the 80’s<\/em>. However, using two apostrophes (the ’80’s<\/em>) is awkward and is not recommended.<\/p>\n

Correct:<\/strong>
\nDuring the ’80s, the world’s economy grew.<\/em>
\nDuring the 1980s, the world’s economy grew.<\/em>
\nDuring the 1980’s, the world’s economy grew.<\/em><\/p>\n

Not Advised:<\/strong>
\nDuring the ’80’s, the world’s economy grew.<\/em><\/p>\n

Rule:<\/strong> Some writers spell out the time of day, others prefer numbers.<\/p>\n

Example:<\/strong> She gets up at four thirty before the baby wakes up.<\/em>
\nExample:<\/strong> The baby wakes up at 5 o’clock in the morning.<\/em><\/p>\n

Rule:<\/strong> Some use numerals with the time of day when exact times are being emphasized.<\/p>\n

Example:<\/strong> Her flight leaves at 6:22 a.m.<\/em>
\nExample:<\/strong> Please arrive by 12:30 p.m. sharp.<\/em><\/p>\n

Rule:<\/strong> It is clearer to use\u00a0noon\u00a0<\/em>and\u00a0midnight\u00a0<\/em>rather than\u00a012:00 p.m.<\/em> or 12:00 a.m.<\/em><\/p>\n

Note:<\/strong> You may use AM<\/em> and PM, A.M. <\/em>and P.M., am <\/em>and pm, or<\/em> a.m.<\/em> and p.m.<\/em>
\nSome put a space after the numeral, others do not.<\/p>\n

Example:<\/strong> Her flight leaves at 6:22 a.m.<\/em>
\nExample:<\/strong> Her flight leaves at 6:22am.<\/em>
\nExample:<\/strong> Please arrive by 12:30 P.M. sharp.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Pop Quiz:<\/strong> Correct or Incorrect?<\/p>\n

1. The last outbreak of smallpox occurred in the late seventy\u2019s.
\n2. Can you get here by 12:00 midnight?
\n3. Please deliver the package by August 1st.<\/p>\n

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Pop Quiz Answers:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. The last outbreak of smallpox occurred in the late seventies.
\n2. Can you get here by midnight? (leave out 12:00)
\n3. Please deliver the package by August 1. (OR<\/strong> by the first of August OR<\/strong> by the 1st of August)<\/p>\n

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Are you ready for the quiz?<\/h6>\n

Writing Dates and Times Quiz<\/a><\/br>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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