Deck 18: Numbers

Question 1

Assume that the following phrases appear within sentences (unless otherwise noted) in business correspondence. Write the preferred forms in the spaces provided. If a phrase is correct as shown, write C.
Example: 1135 54 Street 1135 54th Street______
on the eleventh of May ________________

Answer 1

We are asked to correct, if necessary, the phrase containing the number. In this phrase we must change eleventh to 11th. Since the number appears before the month it is associated with, we write it as an ordinal number.

Question 2

Assume that the following phrases appear within sentences (unless otherwise noted) in business correspondence. Write the preferred forms in the spaces provided. If a phrase is correct as shown, write C.
Example: 1135 54 Street 1135 54th Street______
(International style) on April 15, 2009 ________________

Answer 2

We are asked to correct, if necessary, the phrase containing the number. In this phrase we must change the April 15, 2009 to 15 April 2009. We must make this change because it was noted in the problem that date must be expressed as International. International dates are expressed in the form written in bold print

Question 3

For the following sentences underscore any numbers or words that are expressed inappropriately and write the correct forms in the spaces provided. If a sentence is correct as written, write C. Example: The documentation group has prepared 4 twenty-page reports. four 20-page___________
We plan to order five six-month subscriptions for our employees. ______________

Answer 3

We are asked to correct, if necessary, any numbers that are incorrectly expressed in the indicated sentence. In this sentence we must change six to 6. Notice that five and 6 are consecutive numbers and, according to the text, the first number must be expressed as a word and the second must be expressed as a figure. Note that five is written correctly.

Question 4

For the following sentences underscore any numbers or words that are expressed inappropriately and write the correct forms in the spaces provided. If a sentence is correct as written, write C. Example: The documentation group has prepared 4 twenty-page reports. four 20-page___________
On page forty-four of Volume two, you will see that absenteeism costs American corporations $74,000,000,000 annually. ______________

Question 5

For the following sentences underscore any numbers or words that are expressed inappropriately and write the correct forms in the spaces provided. If a sentence is correct as written, write C. Example: The documentation group has prepared 4 twenty-page reports. four 20-page___________
Volkswagen has sold more than 21,500,000 Beetles since 1934, making it the most successful car ever built. ______________

Question 6

FAQs About Business English Review. In the space provided, write the correct answer choice.
You are our (a) No. 1, (b) number-one choice for the position. _________________

Question 7

Writing Exercise. Rewrite these sentences correcting any errors you note.
Regular work breaks are scheduled at 10:00 a.m. in the morning and again at 3:30 p.m. in the afternoon.
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Question 8

Assume that the following phrases appear within sentences (unless otherwise noted) in business correspondence. Write the preferred forms in the spaces provided. If a phrase is correct as shown, write C.
Example: 1135 54 Street 1135 54th Street______
located at 2742 8th Street ________________

Question 9

Assume that the following phrases appear in business or professional correspondence. Write the preferred forms in the spaces provided. If a phrase is correct as shown, write C.
nine offices with eleven computers and fifteen desks_________________

Question 10

Assume that the following phrases appear in business or professional correspondence. Write the preferred forms in the spaces provided. If a phrase is correct as shown, write C.
fifty-nine employee suggestions _________________

Question 11

Assume that the following phrases appear in business or professional correspondence. Write the preferred forms in the spaces provided. If a phrase is correct as shown, write C.
took out a nine-month CD_________________

Question 12

Writing Exercise. Rewrite the following sentences with special attention to appropriate number usage.
Although Washington, DC, has a population of 591833, its population during the week grows to approximately 1,000,000 because of commuters.
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Question 13

Assume that the following phrases appear within sentences (unless otherwise noted) in business correspondence. Write the preferred forms in the spaces provided. If a phrase is correct as shown, write C.
Example: 1135 54 Street 1135 54th Street______
seventeen new status updates ________________

Question 14

Assume that the following phrases appear within sentences (unless otherwise noted) in business correspondence. Write the preferred forms in the spaces provided. If a phrase is correct as shown, write C.
Example: 1135 54 Street 1135 54th Street______
meeting at 11:00 a.m. ________________

Question 15

Assume that the following phrases appear within sentences (unless otherwise noted) in business correspondence. Write the preferred forms in the spaces provided. If a phrase is correct as shown, write C.
Example: 1135 54 Street 1135 54th Street______
at five thirty p.m. ________________

Question 16

For the following sentences underscore any numbers or words that are expressed inappropriately and write the correct forms in the spaces provided. If a sentence is correct as written, write C. Example: The documentation group has prepared 4 twenty-page reports. four 20-page___________
After a period of sixteen years, ownership reverts to the state. ______________

Question 17

For the following sentences underscore any numbers or words that are expressed inappropriately and write the correct forms in the spaces provided. If a sentence is correct as written, write C. Example: The documentation group has prepared 4 twenty-page reports. four 20-page___________
Warranties on all GPS devices are limited to ninety days. ______________

Question 18

Writing Exercise. Rewrite the following sentences with special attention to appropriate number usage.
"Kingda Ka," which claims to be the world's fastest and tallest roller coaster, travels one hundred twenty eight miles per hour and is four hundred fifty six feet high.
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Question 19

FAQs About Business English Review. In the space provided, write the correct answer choice.
(a) It's, (b) Its', (c) Its been a pleasure working with you on this project. _________________

Question 20

Writing Exercise. Rewrite these sentences correcting any errors you note.
259 identity theft complaints were filed with the FTC on November 2nd alone.
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Question 21

Writing Exercise. Rewrite these sentences correcting any errors you note.
We want to continue operations through the thirtieth, but we may be forced to close by the twenty-second.
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Question 22

Assume that the following phrases appear within sentences (unless otherwise noted) in business correspondence. Write the preferred forms in the spaces provided. If a phrase is correct as shown, write C.
Example: 1135 54 Street 1135 54th Street______
call [phone] ________________

Question 23

Assume that the following phrases appear in business or professional correspondence. Write the preferred forms in the spaces provided. If a phrase is correct as shown, write C.
three seventy-five pound weights_________________

Question 24

Assume that the following phrases appear in business or professional correspondence. Write the preferred forms in the spaces provided. If a phrase is correct as shown, write C.
about three hundred voters _________________

Question 25

Writing Exercise. In your local newspaper, find ten sentences with numbers. Write those sentences on a separate sheet. After each one, explain what rule the number style represents. Strive to find examples illustrating a variety of rules.

Question 26

Writing Exercise. Rewrite the following sentences with special attention to appropriate number usage.
African Americans make up approximately fifty-five point six percent of the population in Washington, DC.
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Question 27

Assume that the following phrases appear within sentences (unless otherwise noted) in business correspondence. Write the preferred forms in the spaces provided. If a phrase is correct as shown, write C.
Example: 1135 54 Street 1135 54th Street______
on Fourth Street ________________

Question 28

Assume that the following phrases appear within sentences (unless otherwise noted) in business correspondence. Write the preferred forms in the spaces provided. If a phrase is correct as shown, write C.
Example: 1135 54 Street 1135 54th Street______
arrived at 10 p.m. in the evening ________________

Question 29

Assume that the following phrases appear within sentences (unless otherwise noted) in business correspondence. Write the preferred forms in the spaces provided. If a phrase is correct as shown, write C.
Example: 1135 54 Street 1135 54th Street______
for one hundred dollars ________________

Question 30

For the following sentences underscore any numbers or words that are expressed inappropriately and write the correct forms in the spaces provided. If a sentence is correct as written, write C. Example: The documentation group has prepared 4 twenty-page reports. four 20-page___________
One New York spammer sent more than 825,000,000 unsolicited e-mail messages. ______________

Question 31

For the following sentences underscore any numbers or words that are expressed inappropriately and write the correct forms in the spaces provided. If a sentence is correct as written, write C. Example: The documentation group has prepared 4 twenty-page reports. four 20-page___________
The total book club membership of eight hundred thousand received the four bonus books. ______________

Question 32

FAQs About Business English Review. In the space provided, write the correct answer choice.
Your contribution of (a) $100, (b) 100 dollars, (c) $100 dollars to the Animal Rescue Foundation is greatly appreciated. _________________

Question 33

FAQs About Business English Review. In the space provided, write the correct answer choice.
The company lost (a) it's, (b) its', (c) its funding. _________________

Question 34

Writing Exercise. Rewrite these sentences correcting any errors you note.
Please call me at 925/685/1230 Ext. 309.
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Question 35

Writing Exercise. Rewrite these sentences correcting any errors you note.
The United States experienced 20000 job cuts between April first and April thirtieth.
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Question 36

Assume that the following phrases appear within sentences (unless otherwise noted) in business correspondence. Write the preferred forms in the spaces provided. If a phrase is correct as shown, write C.
Example: 1135 54 Street 1135 54th Street______
costs exactly 90¢ ________________

Question 37

Assume that the following phrases appear in business or professional correspondence. Write the preferred forms in the spaces provided. If a phrase is correct as shown, write C.
loan period of sixty days_________________

Question 38

Assume that the following phrases appear in business or professional correspondence. Write the preferred forms in the spaces provided. If a phrase is correct as shown, write C.
four point four million people _________________

Question 39

Writing Exercise. Rewrite the following sentences with special attention to appropriate number usage.
When the ride first opened on May 21st, 2005, nearly 1/3 of the visitors to Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey lined up for a high-speed joyride on four eighteen-passenger rail cars.
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Question 40

Writing Exercise. Rewrite the following sentences with special attention to appropriate number usage.
Almost 2/3 of eligible Americans voted in the last presidential election.
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Question 41

Assume that the following phrases appear within sentences (unless otherwise noted) in business correspondence. Write the preferred forms in the spaces provided. If a phrase is correct as shown, write C.
Example: 1135 54 Street 1135 54th Street______
charged $.10 per copy ________________

Question 42

Assume that the following phrases appear within sentences (unless otherwise noted) in business correspondence. Write the preferred forms in the spaces provided. If a phrase is correct as shown, write C.
Example: 1135 54 Street 1135 54th Street______
a total of seventy-nine orders ________________

Question 43

Assume that the following phrases appear within sentences (unless otherwise noted) in business correspondence. Write the preferred forms in the spaces provided. If a phrase is correct as shown, write C.
Example: 1135 54 Street 1135 54th Street______
at 18307 Eleventh Street ________________

Question 44

For the following sentences underscore any numbers or words that are expressed inappropriately and write the correct forms in the spaces provided. If a sentence is correct as written, write C. Example: The documentation group has prepared 4 twenty-page reports. four 20-page___________
The following policy Nos. are listed for Lisa Orta: No. 1355801 and No. 1355802. ______________

Question 45

For the following sentences underscore any numbers or words that are expressed inappropriately and write the correct forms in the spaces provided. If a sentence is correct as written, write C. Example: The documentation group has prepared 4 twenty-page reports. four 20-page___________
Only two of the 78 staff members took a sick day last month. ______________

Question 46

FAQs About Business English Review. In the space provided, write the correct answer choice.
(a) Twenty-one, (b) 21 interns were hired for the summer. _________________

Question 47

FAQs About Business English Review. In the space provided, write the correct answer choice.
She (a) spelt, (b) spelled the word incorrectly. _________________

Question 48

Writing Exercise. Rewrite these sentences correcting any errors you note.
On April 15th Alicia submitted the following petty cash disbursements: $2.80, 95 cents, $5.00, and 25 cents.
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Question 49

Assume that the following phrases appear within sentences (unless otherwise noted) in business correspondence. Write the preferred forms in the spaces provided. If a phrase is correct as shown, write C.
Example: 1135 54 Street 1135 54th Street______
on August 31 st ________________

Question 50

Assume that the following phrases appear within sentences (unless otherwise noted) in business correspondence. Write the preferred forms in the spaces provided. If a phrase is correct as shown, write C.
Example: 1135 54 Street 1135 54th Street______
call 800/598-3459 ________________

Question 51

Assume that the following phrases appear in business or professional correspondence. Write the preferred forms in the spaces provided. If a phrase is correct as shown, write C.
Joan Brault, seventy-four, and Frank Brault, seventy-two_________________

Question 52

Assume that the following phrases appear in business or professional correspondence. Write the preferred forms in the spaces provided. If a phrase is correct as shown, write C.
Section three point two _________________

Question 53

Writing Exercise. Rewrite the following sentences with special attention to appropriate number usage.
Swiss engineers used precise instruments to ensure that Kingda Ka's three thousand one hundred eighteen feet of steel track were within 0.05 inches of specifications.
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Question 54

Assume that the following phrases appear within sentences (unless otherwise noted) in business correspondence. Write the preferred forms in the spaces provided. If a phrase is correct as shown, write C.
Example: 1135 54 Street 1135 54th Street______
received 4 e-mail messages ________________

Question 55

Assume that the following phrases appear within sentences (unless otherwise noted) in business correspondence. Write the preferred forms in the spaces provided. If a phrase is correct as shown, write C.
Example: 1135 54 Street 1135 54th Street______
moved to 12655 32nd Street ________________

Question 56

Assume that the following phrases appear within sentences (unless otherwise noted) in business correspondence. Write the preferred forms in the spaces provided. If a phrase is correct as shown, write C.
Example: 1135 54 Street 1135 54th Street______
all 50 states ________________

Question 57

For the following sentences underscore any numbers or words that are expressed inappropriately and write the correct forms in the spaces provided. If a sentence is correct as written, write C. Example: The documentation group has prepared 4 twenty-page reports. four 20-page___________
Model 8,400 costs $10,000 and can be leased for $275 a month. ______________

Question 58

For the following sentences underscore any numbers or words that are expressed inappropriately and write the correct forms in the spaces provided. If a sentence is correct as written, write C. Example: The documentation group has prepared 4 twenty-page reports. four 20-page___________
Rich Snyder became president of In-N-Out Burger when he was just 24 years old. ______________

Question 59

FAQs About Business English Review. In the space provided, write the correct answer choice.
The United States sent foreign (a) aide, (b) aid to tsunami victims in Indonesia. _________________

Question 60

Writing Exercise. Rewrite these sentences correcting any errors you note.
Erika Rothschild moved from 1,716 Sunset Drive to 1 Bellingham Court.
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Question 61

Assume that the following phrases appear within sentences (unless otherwise noted) in business correspondence. Write the preferred forms in the spaces provided. If a phrase is correct as shown, write C.
Example: 1135 54 Street 1135 54th Street______
costs $49 dollars ________________

Question 62

Assume that the following phrases appear within sentences (unless otherwise noted) in business correspondence. Write the preferred forms in the spaces provided. If a phrase is correct as shown, write C.
Example: 1135 54 Street 1135 54th Street______
bought 2 lattes ________________

Question 63

Assume that the following phrases appear in business or professional correspondence. Write the preferred forms in the spaces provided. If a phrase is correct as shown, write C.
Account No. 362,486,012 _________________

Question 64

Assume that the following phrases appear in business or professional correspondence. Write the preferred forms in the spaces provided. If a phrase is correct as shown, write C.
9 three-bedroom apartments _________________

Question 65

Writing Exercise. Rewrite the following sentences with special attention to appropriate number usage.
To ride Kingda Ka, you must be at least fifty-four inches but less than 6' 5" tall.
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Question 66

Assume that the following phrases appear within sentences (unless otherwise noted) in business correspondence. Write the preferred forms in the spaces provided. If a phrase is correct as shown, write C.
Example: 1135 54 Street 1135 54th Street______
on April ninth ________________

Question 67

Assume that the following phrases appear within sentences (unless otherwise noted) in business correspondence. Write the preferred forms in the spaces provided. If a phrase is correct as shown, write C.
Example: 1135 54 Street 1135 54th Street______
(Beginning of sentence) 27 interviewees ________________

Question 68

For the following sentences underscore any numbers or words that are expressed inappropriately and write the correct forms in the spaces provided. If a sentence is correct as written, write C. Example: The documentation group has prepared 4 twenty-page reports. four 20-page___________
At Amherst College in Massachusetts, just five of 1680 students have landline phones. ______________

Question 69

For the following sentences underscore any numbers or words that are expressed inappropriately and write the correct forms in the spaces provided. If a sentence is correct as written, write C. Example: The documentation group has prepared 4 twenty-page reports. four 20-page___________
Over 53,000,000 Chinese visit online forums regularly. ______________

Question 70

For the following sentences underscore any numbers or words that are expressed inappropriately and write the correct forms in the spaces provided. If a sentence is correct as written, write C. Example: The documentation group has prepared 4 twenty-page reports. four 20-page___________
When the child was two years six months old, his parents established a trust fund for $1.6 million. ______________

Question 71

FAQs About Business English Review. In the space provided, write the correct answer choice.
Lyle is training to become an (a) aide, (b) aid in a psychiatric facility. _________________

Question 72

Writing Exercise. Rewrite these sentences correcting any errors you note.
24 different wireless packages are available from our 3 local dealers.
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Question 73

Assume that the following phrases appear within sentences (unless otherwise noted) in business correspondence. Write the preferred forms in the spaces provided. If a phrase is correct as shown, write C.
Example: 1135 54 Street 1135 54th Street______
1319 people visited ________________

Question 74

Assume that the following phrases appear in business or professional correspondence. Write the preferred forms in the spaces provided. If a phrase is correct as shown, write C.
sold for $1,500,000 _________________

Question 75

Assume that the following phrases appear in business or professional correspondence. Write the preferred forms in the spaces provided. If a phrase is correct as shown, write C.
five point eight billion dollars _________________

Question 76

Assume that the following phrases appear in business or professional correspondence. Write the preferred forms in the spaces provided. If a phrase is correct as shown, write C.
warranty period of two years _________________

Question 77

Writing Exercise. Rewrite the following sentences with special attention to appropriate number usage.
Only the Kingda Ka ride can reach speeds of one hundred twenty-eight mph in three point three seconds, achieving a negative gravity force with 6.5 seconds of weightlessness at the top before taking a forty-one story plunge.
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Question 78

Assume that the following phrases appear within sentences (unless otherwise noted) in business correspondence. Write the preferred forms in the spaces provided. If a phrase is correct as shown, write C.
Example: 1135 54 Street 1135 54th Street______
located on 1st Street ________________

Question 79

Assume that the following phrases appear within sentences (unless otherwise noted) in business correspondence. Write the preferred forms in the spaces provided. If a phrase is correct as shown, write C.
Example: 1135 54 Street 1135 54th Street______
the address is 7 Hampton Square ________________

Question 80

For the following sentences underscore any numbers or words that are expressed inappropriately and write the correct forms in the spaces provided. If a sentence is correct as written, write C. Example: The documentation group has prepared 4 twenty-page reports. four 20-page___________
No) 4 on the agenda will take about twenty-five minutes to discuss. ______________