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Writing Numbers Quiz

1. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) I asked for two copies each for my 12 employees.
      B) I asked for 2 copies each for my 12 employees.

2. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) If only 5 people show up instead of eleven, will you still make a speech?
      B) If only five people show up instead of eleven, will you still make a speech?

3. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) One fifth of the inventory was ruined in the fire.
      B) One-fifth of the inventory was ruined in the fire.

4. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) A two thirds majority is needed to pass the measure.
      B) A two-thirds majority is needed to pass the measure.

5. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) The tree grew only .5 of an inch because of the drought.
      B) The tree grew only 0.5 of an inch because of the drought.

6. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) He hit more home runs in '06 than in '05.
      B) He hit more home runs in 06' than in 05'.

7. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) Her earnings rose from $500 to $5,000.00 in one year because of her marketing efforts.
      B) Her earnings rose from $500 to $5,000 in one year because of her marketing efforts.

8. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) We didn't get to bed until eleven thirty last night.
      B) We didn't get to bed until 11:30 last night.

9. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) At exactly 11:33, the phone rang.
      B) At exactly eleven thirty-three, the phone rang.

10. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) Forty-seven people were hired last month.
      B) 47 people were hired last month.


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