Numerals
Abreves and Titles
Capitalization
100
What is the correct way to write numbers?
Use figures for all numbers above nine
100
When can you use an acronym without spelling out a full name?
If they are commonly known or easily understood
100
When do you capitalize titles?
When they are preceding or attached to a name
200
What is the correct way to write twenty-one million
21 million
200
When is the correct time to write out state names?
When referring to states in general spell it out but abbreviate when used after names of cities.
200
Do you capitalize specific regions, points on a compass or both?
Only specific regions
300
What is the exception to the rule "don't start a sentence with numerals?"
If you start the sentence with a year (ex. 1999)
300
What months do you NOT abbreviate?
March, April, May, June and July
300
What is the rule for religions (three parts)
Always capitalize religions and adjectives denoting religious demonstrations and nouns to designate the supreme being.
400
When should you use Roman numerals?
When theyre in names or titles (World War II or Henry VIII)
400
What is the correct way to write Saint?
St.
400
What is rule for holidiays?
Always capatalize holidays and special or historic events.
500
What is the correct way to write out fractions?
always spell out fractions
500
Where do you place long titles?
After the name of the person
500
What is the rule for astronomy?
Capitalize the names of planets, stars and groups of stars
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