Choose the correct number expression in the following sentence. Traveling in loose herds of _____to 15, giraffes use their height and their long tongues to reach the leaves and shoots at the top of acacia trees, their favorite food.
A) 5
B) Five

Question

Choose the correct number expression in the following sentence. Traveling in loose herds of _____to 15, giraffes use their height and their long tongues to reach the leaves and shoots at the top of acacia trees, their favorite food.​
A) ​5
B) ​Five

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In formal writing, numbers below ten are typically written out in words, but in this context, the number is part of a range, so using the numeral "5" is appropriate.

Choose the Correct Number Expression in the Following Sentence