Writing Numbers Quiz

1. Choose the correct sentence. A) I asked for two copies each for my 12 employees. B) I asked for 2 copies each for my 12 employees. 2. Choose the correct sentence. A) If only 5 people show up instead of eleven, will you still make a speech? B) If only five people show up instead of eleven, will you still make a speech? 3. Choose the correct sentence. A) One fifth of the inventory was ruined in the fire. B) One-fifth of the inventory was ruined in the fire. 4. Choose the correct sentence. A) A two thirds majority is needed to pass the measure. B) A two-thirds majority is needed to pass the measure. 5. Choose the correct sentence. A) The tree grew only .5 of an inch because of the drought. B) The tree grew only 0.5 of an inch because of the drought. 6. Choose the correct sentence. A) He hit more home runs in '06 than in '05. B) He hit more home runs in 06' than in 05'. 7. Choose the correct sentence. A) Her earnings rose from $500 to $5,000.00 in one year because of her marketing efforts.

B) Her earnings rose from $500 to $5,000 in one year because of her marketing efforts. 8. Choose the correct sentence. A) We didn't get to bed until eleven thirty last night. B) We didn't get to bed until 11:30 last night. 9. Choose the correct sentence. A) At exactly 11:33, the phone rang. B) At exactly eleven thirty-three, the phone rang. 10. Choose the correct sentence. A) Forty-seven people were hired last month. B) 47 people were hired last month.

Quiz Results
1. Choose the correct sentence. Correct Answer: A I asked for two copies each for my 12 employees.

Explanation: Spell out single-digit whole numbers. Use numerals for numbers greater than nine. If you have numbers in different categories, use numerals for one category and spell out the other. Your Answer: Not Answered

2. Choose the correct sentence. Correct Answer: B speech? If only five people show up instead of eleven, will you still make a

Explanation: Spell out single-digit whole numbers. Use numerals for numbers greater than nine. Be consistent within a category. For example, if you choose numerals because one of the numbers you must deal with is greater than nine, you should use numerals for all numbers in that

category. If you choose to spell out numbers because one of the numbers you must deal with is single digit, you should spell out all numbers in that category. Your Answer: Not Answered

3. Choose the correct sentence. Correct Answer: B One-fifth of the inventory was ruined in the fire.

Explanation: Always spell out simple fractions and use hyphens with them. Your Answer: Not Answered

4. Choose the correct sentence. Correct Answer: B A two-thirds majority is needed to pass the measure.

Explanation: Hyphenate simple fractions when you write them out. Your Answer: Not Answered

5. Choose the correct sentence. Correct Answer: B The tree grew only 0.5 of an inch because of the drought.

Explanation: Put a zero in front of a decimal unless the decimal itself begins with a zero. Your Answer: Not Answered

6. Choose the correct sentence. Correct Answer: A He hit more home runs in '06 than in '05.

Explanation: If you wish to express years using incomplete numerals, put an apostrophe before the incomplete numeral. Your Answer: Not Answered

7. Choose the correct sentence. Correct Answer: B marketing efforts. Her earnings rose from $500 to $5,000 in one year because of her

Explanation: Be consistent in how you express monetary amounts. There is no need to show .00 unless one of your figures contains cents. Your Answer: Not Answered

8. Choose the correct sentence. Correct Answer: A We didn't get to bed until eleven thirty last night.

Explanation: Normally, spell out the time in text even with half and quarter hours. Your Answer: Not Answered

9. Choose the correct sentence. Correct Answer: A At exactly 11:33, the phone rang.

Explanation: Use numerals with the time of day when exact times are being emphasized or when using A.M. or P.M. Your Answer: Not Answered

10. Choose the correct sentence. Correct Answer: A Forty-seven people were hired last month.

Explanation: Spell out numbers when they begin sentences. Your Answer: Not Answered