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Oct 15 2009   5:06PM GMT

PDA’s or PDAs?



Posted by: Ivy Wigmore
CIO, pluralization, apostrophe abuse, apostrophes, grammar, Business writing, Quiz

Which is correct?
Anything that promises to keep operating costs lower is likely to spur the market for smart phones and _____.
a. PDA’s
b. PDAs

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Aug 4 2009   1:45PM GMT

It’s or its?



Posted by: Ivy Wigmore
CIO, it's or its, pronouns and possession, apostrophe abuse, Business writing, Quiz
typing Which is correct?
Because of ___ performance benefits, D2D2T is becoming more widely used.
a. it’s
b. its

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Jul 14 2009   1:43PM GMT

Dot i’s and cross t’s?



Posted by: Ivy Wigmore
CIO, apostrophes, apostrophe abuse, pluralization, pluralizing single letters, dot i's and cross t's, Business writing, Quiz
typing Which is correct?
When it comes to compliance, make sure all your ____________________.
a. i’s are dotted and t’s are crossed
b. is are dotted and ts are crossed

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