Writing Numbers
Which numbers should be written out in words and, which numbers should be written in figures?
0-9 in words, 10 and above in figures.
How to correctly write five thousand dollars in business writing?
$5,000
Capitalize the following sentence correctly: "the president lives in the white house."
The president lives in the White House.
Correct the capitalization in the sentence: "dr. smith will visit the european countries next summer."
Dr. Smith will visit the European countries next summer.
Correct the sentence: Although it was raining we continued the picnic.
Although it was raining, we continued the picnic.
How should you write the number for "1/2" in a formal business document?
Half
When writing percentages, what is the most appropriate format to write forty five percent?
45%
Should the days of the week be capitalized?
Yes.
Give three examples of geographical names that require capitalization.
Mount Everest, the Amazon River, the Sahara Desert
Correct the sentence: The new policy which was implemented last week has already shown results.
The new policy, which was implemented last week, has already shown results.
What is the correct format for writing the date today in business writing?
July 29th, 2024
In which context should you write out the number as a word rather than a figure?
When starting a sentence
When should job titles be capitalized in business writing?
Job titles should be capitalized when they precede a name. Example: "President John Smith."
Correct the capitalization in the sentence: "she attended harvard university in the fall."
She attended Harvard University in the fall.
When should a comma be used before conjunctions in a sentence?
When it joins two independent clauses
Explain the rule for using numbers at the beginning of a sentence with an example.
Numbers at the beginning of a sentence should always be written in words. Example: "Thirty-five people attended the meeting."
How should you express the number 932,500,000 in a business document?
932.5 million
What is the correct capitalization rule for a job title used alone?
Do not capitalise.
When is it correct to capitalize "Board of Directors" in a business document?
"Board of Directors" is capitalized when referring to a specific entity, as it becomes a proper noun. In general terms, it remains lowercase.
Correct the sentence: The proposal which was submitted last week is under review.
The proposal, which was submitted last week, is under review.
Explain when to use a combination of words and figures in business writing with an example.
Use a combination of words and figures for thousands, millions, and billions. Example: "The project costs $3.5 million."
When expressing the number 0.333 in a legal contract, which format is most appropriate for clarity and formality?
One-third
Explain the rule for capitalizing directions when used as sections of a country.
Directions should be capitalized when they refer to specific regions or sections of a country but not when used as compass directions. Example: "She lives in the South" vs. "Drive south for two miles."
When is it appropriate to capitalize the word "Earth" in a business document?
Only capitalize "Earth" when referring to the planet as a proper noun.
How should commas be used in large numbers?
Use commas every three digits