Tricky stuff Flashcards
1
Q
In ranges and scores, use an
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en dash
2
Q
In a compound in which one element is two words, use an
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en dash
3
Q
In date ranges, use an
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en dash
4
Q
On first reference to “Obamacare,” use
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Affordable Care Act
5
Q
“While” might want to be
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“although”
6
Q
the last day/week/month/year =
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the past day/week/month/year
7
Q
“Persuade” is appropriate for
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thoughts
8
Q
“Convince” is appropriate for
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actions
9
Q
Data takes a
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plural verb
10
Q
Two people/a pair =
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each other
11
Q
More than two people =
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one another
12
Q
Use digits for a ratio only when
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the word “ratio” is included
13
Q
Spoke/talked to =
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spoke/talked with
14
Q
assumed
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that
15
Q
announced
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that
16
Q
suggested
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that
