Correct:
One hundred twenty-seven
boys showed interest in the show.
Spell out round figures even when they are more than 101.
Incorrect: There were
5000
people in attendance during the show.
Correct:
There were
five thousand
people in attendance during the show.
MCQs: Choose the appropriate options from the statements below:
My mom gave me ____ mangoes before I left home. (A. ten B. 10)
Answer: A
I could not control my tears when I found out that ____ out of the ____ are
dead. (A. 14, 403 B. fourteen C. 403)
Answer: B
Times and Clocks
It is inevitable to express time when writing once in a while. There are
guidelines regarding how to show time when writing in the English language.
However, some people flout these rules either due to ignorance or negligence.
Below are simple rules that will help you avoid making mistakes when telling
the time in written form:
Write times in numerical form except for midnight and noon.
Incorrect: The match will take place from
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