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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Difference between the number 1 and the word "One"

Hi,

My question is perhaps rather simple, but i was wondering whether anyone could help to explain the difference between the number 1 and the word "One".

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,
  

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It is more formal to write numbers in words unless writing a list. Also one could refer to I, One is going to the theatre - I am going to the theatre (the only people that I hear use this are extremely posh - it is used by the Queen). I would say I'm going.

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  • It is more formal to write numbers in words unless writing a list.
  • Also one could refer to I, One is going to the theatre - I am going to the theatre (the only people that I hear use this are extremely posh - it is used by the Queen).
  • I would say I'm going.
  • Sometimes numbers have to be used to make sense.
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It is more formal to write numbers in words unless writing a list.

Also one could refer to I, One is going to the theatre - I am going to the theatre (the only people that I hear use this are extremely posh - it is used by the Queen). I would say I'm going.

Sometimes numbers have to be used to make sense.
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