"in the twenty" vs "on the twenty"

Question

Both phrases are incorrect. The preposition 'on' or 'in' should be followed by a specific day or date, not just 'the twenty'.

Last Updated: March 15, 2024

Instead of 'in the twenty', you should use 'in the twentieth century' or 'in the 2020s'.

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Instead of 'on the twenty', you should use 'on the twentieth of the month' or 'on the 20th'.

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Answer 1

in the twenty

This phrase is incorrect. The preposition 'in' should be followed by a specific month or year, not just 'the twenty'.

Answer 2

This phrase is incorrect. The preposition 'on' should be followed by a specific day or date, not just 'the twenty'.