An addendum to my numbers question -- would you place single quote marks around the following?
1, 2, or 3? #1. For the dresses, how many size '9's do we need to order for the wedding?
#2. For the dresses, how many size 9's do we need to order for the wedding?
#3. For the dresses, how many size 9s do we need to order for the wedding?
1, 2, or 3? He received two 'A's and three 'C's on his report card. He received two A's and three C's on his report card. He received two As and three Cs on his report card.
Thanks.
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Couldn't resist (sorry). #2. For the dresses, how many size 9's do we need to order for the wedding?
— Goronsky
Couldn't resist (sorry).
#2.
For the dresses, how many size 9's do we need to order for the wedding?
Letter grades are not enclosed in any quote marks -- ever!
Use this: He received two A's and three C's on his report card.
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