Question 1

Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?

Accepted Answer

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 8 pages of the 145 pages did not include the correct footer. 
C) When we printed the report, we noticed that eight pages of the one hundred forty-five pages did not include the correct footer. 
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 8 pages of the 145 pages did not include the correct footer. 
C) When we printed the report, we noticed that eight pages of the one hundred forty-five pages did not include the correct footer.

Question 2

Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?

Accepted Answer

A) Over 7,600,000,000 spam messages are sent each day, and nearly 1,000,000 computer viruses are detected yearly. 
B) Over 7.6 billion spam messages are sent each day, and nearly one million computer viruses are detected yearly. 
C) Over 7.6 billion spam messages are sent each day, and nearly 1 million viruses are detected yearly. 
A) Over 7,600,000,000 spam messages are sent each day, and nearly 1,000,000 computer viruses are detected yearly. 
B) Over 7.6 billion spam messages are sent each day, and nearly one million computer viruses are detected yearly. 
C) Over 7.6 billion spam messages are sent each day, and nearly 1 million viruses are detected yearly.

Question 3

Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?

Accepted Answer

A) The latest economic figures indicate that the unemployment rate is currently 6%. 
B) The latest economic figures indicate that the unemployment rate is currently 6 percent. 
C) The latest economic figures indicate that the unemployment rate is currently six percent. 
A) The latest economic figures indicate that the unemployment rate is currently 6%. 
B) The latest economic figures indicate that the unemployment rate is currently 6 percent. 
C) The latest economic figures indicate that the unemployment rate is currently six percent.

Question 4

Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?

Accepted Answer

A) We will celebrate our wedding anniversary on the 9th of April. 
B) We will celebrate our wedding anniversary on the ninth of April. 
C) We will celebrate our wedding anniversary on the 9 of April. 
A) We will celebrate our wedding anniversary on the 9th of April. 
B) We will celebrate our wedding anniversary on the ninth of April. 
C) We will celebrate our wedding anniversary on the 9 of April.

Question 5

Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?

Accepted Answer

A) Paul Sully, twenty-one, was eligible to get his commercial driver's license. 
B) Paul Sully, twenty one, was eligible to get his commercial driver's license. 
C) Paul Sully, 21, was eligible to get his commercial driver's license. 
A) Paul Sully, twenty-one, was eligible to get his commercial driver's license. 
B) Paul Sully, twenty one, was eligible to get his commercial driver's license. 
C) Paul Sully, 21, was eligible to get his commercial driver's license.

Question 6

Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?

Accepted Answer

A) We adopted Duasong from China when she was 1 year and 2 months old. 
B) For her 50th birthday, Gloria treated herself to a day at a luxury spa. 
C) When she was 57, Professor Sharma began her research on anti-viral medicines in Africa. 
A) We adopted Duasong from China when she was 1 year and 2 months old. 
B) For her 50th birthday, Gloria treated herself to a day at a luxury spa. 
C) When she was 57, Professor Sharma began her research on anti-viral medicines in Africa.

Question 7

Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?

Accepted Answer

A) In 2015 we had over 5400 employees; today we have only 4500. 
B) In 2015 we had over 5,400 employees; today we have only 4,500. 
C) In 2,015 we had over 5,400 employees; today we have only 4,500. 
A) In 2015 we had over 5400 employees; today we have only 4500. 
B) In 2015 we had over 5,400 employees; today we have only 4,500. 
C) In 2,015 we had over 5,400 employees; today we have only 4,500.

Question 8

Because Melanie was ____ of the importance of first impressions in a job interview, she took extra effort to dress professionally.

Accepted Answer

A) conscious 
B) conscience 
A) conscious 
B) conscience

Question 9

Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?

Accepted Answer

A) You may contact me at (555)-394-1228, Ext 34. 
B) You may contact me at 555/394-1228 Ext 34. 
C) You may contact me at (555) 394-1228, Ext.34. 
A) You may contact me at (555)-394-1228, Ext 34. 
B) You may contact me at 555/394-1228 Ext 34. 
C) You may contact me at (555) 394-1228, Ext.34.

Question 10

Although I am not a cat lover, I tried to be ______ for Marian who had just lost her 16-year-old cat.

Accepted Answer

A) sympathetic 
B) empathetic 
A) sympathetic 
B) empathetic

Question 11

Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?

Accepted Answer

A) More than one half of the voters did not vote in the last election. 
B) More than 1/2 of the voters did not vote in the last election. 
C) More than one-half of the voters did not vote in the last election. 
A) More than one half of the voters did not vote in the last election. 
B) More than 1/2 of the voters did not vote in the last election. 
C) More than one-half of the voters did not vote in the last election.

Question 12

Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?

Accepted Answer

A) You will have seven business days to renew your 12-month certificate of deposit. 
B) You will have seven business days to renew your twelve-month certificate of deposit. 
C) You will have 7 business days to renew your 12-month certificate of deposit. 
A) You will have seven business days to renew your 12-month certificate of deposit. 
B) You will have seven business days to renew your twelve-month certificate of deposit. 
C) You will have 7 business days to renew your 12-month certificate of deposit.

Question 13

Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?

Accepted Answer

A) One hundred seventeen tweets were posted. 
B) 35 students applied for the internship at the Wilton plant. 
C) Eight of the applicants for the new position had the necessary qualifications. 
A) One hundred seventeen tweets were posted. 
B) 35 students applied for the internship at the Wilton plant. 
C) Eight of the applicants for the new position had the necessary qualifications.

Question 14

Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?

Accepted Answer

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. 
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.

Question 15

Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?

Accepted Answer

A) Analyn used her debit card to make purchases for $12.99, $.99, and $37. 
B) Analyn used her debit card to make purchases for $12.99, 99 cents, and $37. 
C) Analyn used her debit card to make purchases for $12.99, 99¢, and $37. 
A) Analyn used her debit card to make purchases for $12.99, $.99, and $37. 
B) Analyn used her debit card to make purchases for $12.99, 99 cents, and $37. 
C) Analyn used her debit card to make purchases for $12.99, 99¢, and $37.

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Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?

Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?

Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?

Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?

Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?

Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?

Because Melanie was ____ of the importance of first impressions in a job interview, she took extra effort to dress professionally.

Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?

Although I am not a cat lover, I tried to be ______ for Marian who had just lost her 16-year-old cat.

Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?

Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?

Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?

Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?

Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?

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Exam 14: Numbers

Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?

Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?

Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?

Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?

Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?

Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?

Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?

Because Melanie was ____ of the importance of first impressions in a job interview, she took extra effort to dress professionally.

Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?

Although I am not a cat lover, I tried to be ______ for Marian who had just lost her 16-year-old cat.

Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?

Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?

Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?

Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?

Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?

Parts of Speech

Sentences

Nouns

Pronouns

Verbs

Subjectverb Agreement

Adjectives and Adverbs

Prepositions

Conjunctions and Interjections

Commas

Semicolons and Colons

Other Punctuation

Capitalization

Grammar and Punctuation

Filters