Author Question: Writers must express a number in words rather than in numerals when the number is a significant ... (Read 126 times)

kaid0807 · **on:** Jun 23, 2018

Writers must express a number in words rather than in numerals when the number is a significant statistic or deserves special emphasis.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

A person's name reads Dr. Alex Keating, Ph.D. This phrasing demonstrates the correct use of abbreviations before names.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

SeanoH09 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

FALSE
Writers must use numerals when the number is a significant statistic or deserves special
emphasis. They must use words for numbers in a formal message and for numbers that are
not significant and need no special attention.

Answer to Question 2

FALSE
This phrasing does not demonstrate the correct use of abbreviations before names. Do not
use Dr. before a person's name that is followed by an abbreviation of an academic degree or
religious order.