• Question 1
2 out of 2 points
Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?
Selected Answer:
a.
In 2010 we had over 5,400 employees; today we have only 4,500.
Answers:
a.
In 2010 we had over 5,400 employees; today we have only 4,500.
b.
In 2010 we had over 5400 employees; today we have only 4500.
c.
In 2,010 we had over 5,400 employees; today we have only 4,500.
Response
Feedback:
Rationale:
When expressing numbers in figure form, separate groups of three digits by commas
to improve clarity (5,400 and 4,500). However, do not use commas when writing
years (2010), house numbers, telephone and fax numbers, zip codes, account
numbers, and page numbers.
• Question 2
2 out of 2 points
Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?
Selected Answer:
b.
Forty-two students attended the question-and-answer session for internships.
Answers:
a.
Seventy five employees will retire at the end of the year.
b.
Forty-two students attended the question-and-answer session for internships.
c.
Twenty two candidates submitted their application forms by the due date.
Rationale:
Compound numbers from 21 through 99 are hyphenated when they are written in
word form. In addition, numbers that begin sentences are written as words. If a
number involves more than two words, however, the sentence should be rewritten so
that the number no longer falls at the beginning (Twenty-two, Forty-two, Seventy-
five).
• Question 3
2 out of 2 points
Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?
Selected
Answer:
b.
The accident at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and 11th Street caused traffic to
be rerouted.
Answers:
a.
The accident at the intersection of 5th Avenue and 11th Street caused traffic to be
rerouted.
b.
The accident at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and 11th Street caused traffic to
be rerouted.
c.
The accident at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and Eleventh Street caused traffic
to be rerouted.
Response
Feedback:
Rationale:
Street names that are numbered ten or below are written as ordinal words (Fifth
Avenue). In street names involving numbers greater than ten, the numeral portion is
written in ordinal figures (11th Street).
• Question 4
0 out of 2 points
Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?
Selected
Answer:
a.
When we printed the report, we noticed that eight pages of the 145 pages did not
include the correct footer.
Answers:
a.
When we printed the report, we noticed that eight pages of the 145 pages did not
include the correct footer.
b.
When we printed the report, we noticed that eight pages of the one hundred forty-
five pages did not include the correct footer.
c.
When we printed the report, we noticed that 8 pages of the 145 pages did not
include the correct footer.
Response
Feedback:
Rationale:
Related numbers should be expressed as the largest number is expressed. As a
result, if the largest number is greater than ten, all numbers should be expressed as
figures (8 pages, 145 pages).
• Question 5
2 out of 2 points
Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?
Selected Answer:
a.
Eight of the applicants for the new position had the necessary qualifications.
Answers:
a.
Eight of the applicants for the new position had the necessary qualifications.
b.
One hundred seventeen tweets were posted.
c.
35 students applied for the internship at the Wilton plant.
Response
Feedback:
Rationale:
Numbers that begin sentences are generally written as words (Eight, Thirty-five).
However, if a number involves more than two words, the sentence should be
rewritten so that the number no longer falls at the beginning (A total of 117 tweets).
• Question 6
2 out of 2 points
Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?
Selected
Answer:
c.
Because we had technical difficulties, we tried five webcams to record two
podcasts.
Answers:
a.
Because we had technical difficulties, we tried 5 webcams to record two
podcasts.
b.
Because we had technical difficulties, we tried 5 webcams to record 2 podcasts.
c.
Because we had technical difficulties, we tried five webcams to record two
podcasts.
Response
Feedback:
Rationale:
Remember the Rule of Ten: Words for one through ten (five webcams, two
podcasts); figures for 11 and above.
• Question 7
2 out of 2 points
Nolan served as a congressional ____ during the summer.
Selected Answer:
a.
aide
Answers:
a.
aide
b.
ade
c.
aid
Response
Feedback:
Rationale:
Use the noun aide in this sentence because it refers to “a person who acts as an
assistant.” The word aid is a verb meaning “to help or assist” or a noun meaning
“assistance.”
• Question 8
2 out of 2 points
Many travelers worry that they may ____ their luggage.
Selected Answer:
b.
lose
Answers:
a.
loose
b.
lose
movement.”
Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?
Selected Answer:
c.
Alicia paid $300 for the security deposit on her apartment.
Alicia paid $300.00 for the security deposit on her apartment.