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Nov 17 2009 2:37PM GMT

“A NDR” or “an NDR?”

Posted by: Ivy Wigmore

CIO, acronyms and initialisms, acronyms and prepositions, Business writing, Quiz, grammar

Which is correct?
Although some admins simply configure servers not to send out _______ (non-delivery report) when the recipient does not exist, that method can cause problems for some legitimate emails.
a. A NDR
b. An NDR
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Sep 15 2009 7:23PM GMT

Acronyms and initialisms — a MDM or an MDM?

Posted by: Ivy Wigmore

CIO, acronyms and initialisms, articles, a or an, Business writing, MDM, Quiz

Which is correct?

___________ should be portable across all major mobile platforms.

a. A MDM product

b. An MDM product

Answer: b

Explanation: Because MDM is pronounced as the individual letters (Em-Dee-Em), we treat it the same as a word starting with a vowel.

See more here about initialisms and acronyms, also whether Y is a vowel or a consonant.

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Sep 8 2009 3:17PM GMT

Plural of request for proposal

Posted by: Ivy Wigmore

CIO, pluralization, acronyms and initialisms, Business writing, Quiz

Which is correct?
When you respond to _______________ from multiple companies, you should demonstrate a broad understanding of each organization’s culture.
a. request for proposals
b. requests for proposal

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Aug 12 2009 7:24PM GMT