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Which is right? Professor Lumsden or Prof. Lumsden
Professor Lumsden. Professor isn't abbreviated.
Which is right? Walmart or Wal-Mart?
Walmart
Which is right? 1 Main St.? Or One Main St.?
1 Main St. Always used numbers.
Which is the right dateline? HARTFORD, Conn.? Or Hartford, Connecticut?
HARTFORD, Conn.
Which is right? Pres. Trump or President Trump?
President Trump. President isn't abbreviated.
Is the company's name eBay or Ebay?
It is eBay.
Which is right? 21 River Road? Or 21 River Rd.?
21 River Road. Only abbreviate St., Ave. and Blvd.
Name one of the eight states that are never abbreviated.
They are Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Ohio, Texas and Utah.
Which is right? I saw actor Denzel Washington? Or I saw Actor Denzel Washington?
I saw actor Denzel Washington. "Actor" is a description, not an official title.
Which is right? FedEx or Fedex?
FedEx
Which is right? The bakery is on Main Street? Or the bakery is on Main St.?
The bakery is on Main Street. Spell out street when there's no number
Which is right? He biked 10 miles farther or further than I did?
He biked 10 miles farther than I did.
Which is right? Governor Ned Lamont? Or Gov. Ned Lamont?
Gov. Ned Lamont
Is it eBay, Inc.? Or is it eBay Inc.?
eBay Inc. No comma
Which is right? Trump Tower is at 725 Fifth Ave.? Or Trump Tower is at 725 5th Ave.?
Trump Tower is at 725 Fifth Ave. Spell out First through Ninth streets.
Which is right? A $5,000 tuition hike affects/effects students?
A $5,000 tuition hike affects students.
Which is right? first lady Melania Trump or First Lady Melania Trump?
first lady Melania Trump. "first lady" is not an official title, says the AP.
Is it Google LLC? Or Google, LLC?
Google LLC. No comma.
Which is right? Times Square Theater is at 217 W. 42nd St.? Or Times Square Theater is at 217 W. Fourty-Second St.?
Times Square Theater is at 217 W. 42nd St.
Which is right? The car comes toward/towards you?
The car comes toward you.