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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
Formal numbers
Should "12 months" always be written as "twelve months"? Are there any exceptions?
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Whether to write out number or use numerals is a matter of style. A common style is to spell out the numbers from zero to ten, and use numerals after that, so it would be 12 months. Another common style is not use the numerals as the first "word" in a sentence -- in that case, spell it out.
- Whether to write out number or use numerals is a matter of style.
- A common style is to spell out the numbers from zero to ten, and use numerals after that, so it would be 12 months.
- Another common style is not use the numerals as the first "word" in a sentence -- in that case, spell it out.
- Consistency is the most important thing if you are creating your own style.
- If you're writing this for a paper, you should ask what style guide is used and follow that.
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Whether to write out number or use numerals is a matter of style. A common style is to spell out the numbers from zero to ten, and use numerals after that, so it would be 12 months. Another common style is not use the numerals as the first "word" in a sentence -- in that case, spell it out.
Consistency is the most important thing if you are creating your own style. If you're writing thi
Consistency is the most important thing if you are creating your own style. If you're writing thi
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