ENGL- 1410: Grammar/Mechanics Check-Up: Numbers

Which answer choice does not represent preferred usage? We used fifty 30-cent stamps in mailing the reports. Send the release to the home address at One Skyline Drive rather than the business address at 1234 North 35 Street. 19 employees are expected to receive a 15 percent salary increase. By 8 p.m. all four of us agreed that we needed at least 12 new computers

19 employees are expected to receive a 15 percent salary increase.

Select the sentence that is completely correct. Beginning January tenth the cafeteria will be open from ten a.m. to six p.m. Beginning January 10, the cafeteria will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Beginning January 10th, the cafeteria will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Beginning January 10, the cafeteria will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Select the sentence that is completely correct. 70 percent of the applicants were eligible for a six percent loan sixty days ago. Seventy percent of the applicants were eligible for a 6 percent loan 60 days ago. Seventy percent of the applicants were eligible for a 6% loan 60 days ago.

Seventy percent of the applicants were eligible for a 6 percent loan 60 days ago.

Which answer choice does not represent preferred usage? The company's total stock value is one and a half million dollars. The company's total stock value is $1,500,000.00. The company's total stock value is $1.5 million. The company's total stock value is 1.5 million dollars.

The company's total stock value is $1.5 million.

Select the sentence that is completely correct. A total of 108 employees will receive benefits in three categories: health, dental, and vision. One hundred eight employees will receive benefits in 3 categories: health, dental, and vision. 108 employees will receive benefits in 3 categories, health, dental, and vision.

A total of 108 employees will receive benefits in three categories: health, dental, and vision.

Which answer choice represents preferred usage? A total of 172 delegates attended. One hundred 72 delegates attended. One hundred seventy-two delegates attended. 172 delegates attended.

A total of 172 delegates attended.

Which answer choice represents preferred usage? About three hundred fifty people are expected. Three hundred fifty people are expected. About 350 people are expected. About three hundred and 50 people are expected.

About 350 people are expected.

Select the sentence that is completely correct. An invoice for 98.25 dollars was sent to you at 715 West 32nd Street. An invoice for $98.25 was sent to you at 715 West 32 Street. An invoice for $98.25 was sent to you at 715 West Thirty-Second Street.

An invoice for $98.25 was sent to you at 715 West 32 Street.

Select the sentence that is completely correct. As a matter of fact the school year will be divided into 4 sixteen-week terms. As a matter of fact, the school year will be divided into 4 16-week terms. As a matter of fact, the school year will be divided into four 16-week terms.

As a matter of fact, the school year will be divided into four 16-week terms.

Which answer choice does not represent preferred usage? Credit card balances must be paid within twenty days. The device has a 30-day warranty. We signed a 12-month lease agreement with the owner. Richard and Ann were able to secure a 25-year mortgage.

Credit card balances must be paid within twenty days.

Which answer choice does not represent preferred usage? Letters will be sent on the 15th of March. He had only $5 in his pocket. We counted 39 representatives at the meeting. Dinner will be at six p.m.

Dinner will be at six p.m.

Select the sentence that is completely correct. 8 of the 10 states with the highest cigarette taxs has a higher than average number of smokers. Eight of the 10 states with the highest cigarette taxes has a higher than average number of smokers. Eight of the ten states with the highest cigarette taxes have a higher-than-average number of smokers.

Eight of the ten states with the highest cigarette taxes have a higher-than-average number of smokers.

Clock time expressed with a.m. or p.m. is written in words (as in eight p.m.).

False

In this sentence, the period of time is expressed correctly: All new car owners have a twenty-four month warranty period on parts and labor.

False

Numbers one through twenty are generally written as words in business documents.

False

We write dates just as we say them. Example: May 15th is the meeting date.

False

Which answer choice does not represent preferred usage? Four people reserved one table for June 3rd. Of the 13 new chairs purchased by the college, 4 will be used in the waiting area and 9 in offices. Sue lives at 5 McKinley Street, not 50 McKinley Street. After Lisa paid her bill of $347.25, she had only 75 cents left.

Four people reserved one table for June 3rd.

Which answer choice does not represent preferred usage? He works until 2:00 o'clock. They are part of the 4 o'clock shift. She gets up at 8 a.m. Lunch starts at 12:15 p.m.

He works until 2:00 o'clock.

Which answer choice does not represent preferred usage? Our 25-year loan has an interest rate of 9 percent. The hotel bill listed $75.50 for room service and $9 for a telephone call. Nearly 30 nurses attended the three-day workshop. Mr. Ivorson, 35, has a son who is exactly three years and four months old.

Mr. Ivorson, 35, has a son who is exactly three years and four months old.

Select the sentence that is completely correct. On the third of May and again on the sixteenth we placed orders for 50 dollars. On the 3rd of May and again on the 16th, we placed orders for $50. On the third of May, and again on the sixteenth, we placed orders for fifty dollars.

On the 3rd of May and again on the 16th, we placed orders for $50.

Which answer choice represents preferred usage? Our company was founded on December 15th, 1999. Our company was founded on the fifteenth of December, 1999. Our company was founded on 15th December, 1999. Our company was founded on December 15, 1999.

Our company was founded on December 15, 1999.

Which sentence has an inappropriate figure form? Mr. Sanchez will be ninety-three on July 15. The lottery prize of $54 million was divided among 7 winners. At five o'clock the landlord will be here to collect $450 in rent. Tillie Hunter, 72, received two service awards.

The lottery prize of $54 million was divided among 7 winners.

Select the sentence that is completely correct. The President and Vice President requested that all two hundred forty employees meet on April 17th. The President and Vice President requested that all 240 employees meet on April 17th. The president and vice president requested that all 240 employees meet on April 17.

The president and vice president requested that all 240 employees meet on April 17.

Which answer choice does not represent preferred usage? Our lab employs two technicians daily for six hours to help 35 students. The 2 new franchises in Whittier made a total of 1,576 national McDonald's units. The technician said three of our 25 computers needed repair. The newspaper listed eight openings for word processors and three for receptionists.

The technician said three of our 25 computers needed repair.

Which answer choice represents preferred usage? The ticket cost $40. The ticket cost $40.00. The ticket cost forty dollars. The ticket cost $40 dollars.

The ticket cost $40.

Select the sentence that is completely correct. Three fifths of all voters approved the $2.5 million bond issue. Three-fifths of all voters approved the 2.5 million dollar bond issue. 3/5 of all voters approved the 2.5 million dollar bond issue.

Three fifths of all voters approved the $2.5 million bond issue.

A person's age is generally expressed in words. Example: Jeff was eighteen when he joined the navy.

True

All house numbers from one through ten are written as words (as in Five Elm Street).

True

All related numbers should be expressed as the largest number is expressed. Example: We hired 2 managers, 3 supervisors, and 17 other employees.

True

Sentences should not begin with figures; word form is preferred for sentence beginnings.

True

Sums of money less than $1 are written with numerals and the word cents (as in 35 cents).

True

The best way to express sums of money is with figures, such as They won $50.

True

Use figures in conventional phrases and abbreviations. Examples: Room 12, Volume 3, Form 1040, Apt. 126, Ext. 245.

True

Which sentence's number usage is least preferred? The total government grant will exceed $10 million. Two firms competed for the government contract of $800,000. At a rate of 7.5 percent, the total tax came to $35,000. Two firms competed for the government contract of eight hundred thousand dollars.

Two firms competed for the government contract of eight hundred thousand dollars.

Select the sentence that is completely correct. 2 sizes of batteries (see Page 16 in the instruction booklet) may be used. 2 sizes of batterys—see Page 16 in the instruction booklet, may be used. Two sizes of batteries (see page 16 in the instruction booklet) may be used.

Two sizes of batteries (see page 16 in the instruction booklet) may be used.

Select the sentence that is completely correct. We expect to send 4 employees to the training session June ninth. We expect to send 4 employees to the training session June 9th. We expect to send four employees to the training session June 9. We expect to send four employees to the training session June 9th.

We expect to send four employees to the training session June 9.

Which answer choice does not represent preferred usage? She spent four hours writing her report. We ordered 10 reams of paper. At least 18 employees volunteered to attend. Tomorrow three computers will arrive.

We ordered 10 reams of paper.

Which answer choice represents preferred usage? We received 2 invoices totaling three hundred fifty dollars. We received two invoices totaling $350. We received two invoices totaling 350 dollars. We received 2 invoices totaling $350.

We received two invoices totaling $350.

Which answer choice does not represent preferred usage? We paid for three 25-second commercials during the program. Our order requested thirty 100-watt light bulbs. Each box contains twelve 6-pack cartons of Coke. You will need 50 twenty-three cent stamps for the mailing.

You will need 50 twenty-three cent stamps for the mailing.

Select the sentence that is completely correct. Your telephone charges are as follows: $1.25, $.35, $2.29, and $3. Your telephone charges are as follows: $1.25, 35 cents, $2.29, and $3. The art museum had 20 paintings and 9 statues crammed into 3 small rooms. The group of 14 students ordered pizzas costing thirty-one dollars.

Your telephone charges are as follows: $1.25, $.35, $2.29, and $3.