Bull's Eye Business Writing TipsTip # 450: Which is the preferred style for news releases?These
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| Tip #450: Which is the preferred style for news releases?: “Three people or persons were involved in the project.” The Associated Press Stylebook prefers the word “people” to “persons” in all plural uses. |
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This week’s quiz:
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word is incorrectly used in the following sentence?
"From our 47-story Atrium to our unique décor to our sumptuous dining, the incredible XYZ Hotel is now the penultimate business travel experience”? |
Quote of the week:
"Humor is a rubber sword – it allows you to make a point without drawing blood." (Mary Hirsch)
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Answer to this week's exercise: “Penultimate” means “next to last” and does not mean “ultimate.” |
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