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Ezek
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 Posted: Thu Nov 24, 2011 2:50 am Post subject: sixteen hundred? |
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Hello, everyone! Thank you for click this topic.
I'm a student from Taiwan. I have a question and I need your help, please.
Recently, when I listened to CNN Student News, I heard that the reporter said "sixteen hundred", instead of "one thousand and six hundred". Is this correct? If yes, can I use it in writing an article?
I'm glad to discuss question with you, and thank all of you who answer my question. Thank you. 
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Lorikeet
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| Posted: Thu Nov 24, 2011 12:52 pm Post subject: |
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| As far as I know, both "sixteen hundred" and "one thousand six hundred" are acceptable, but look which one is shorter! |
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Ezek
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| Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2011 8:40 am Post subject: |
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Dear Lorikeet,
Do you mean that "sixteen hundred" is also acceptable in a formal article?
Is there no restriction on this wording?
Thank you for answering me. |
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Lorikeet
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| Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2011 10:30 am Post subject: |
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| I would use it any time, but sometimes the "rules" don't follow usage. |
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Ezek
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| Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2011 8:18 pm Post subject: |
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| Lorikeet wrote: |
| I would use it any time, but sometimes the "rules" don't follow usage. |
OK, I got it. Thank you, Lorikeet. |
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