portfolio issue

[jonwing1993]

hey there guys I am doing a portfolio for a collage application and am just wondering, whenever I say par 56's should it be in the numbered form like I just did, or should I write the number out so it would be par fifty six.

 

cheers for your help guys.

[Mr_Jules]

Strictly speaking it's neither. It's PAR (Capitals because it's an acronym) although it's also kind of acceptable to use lower case because like Radar it's become a word in its own right. 56 as you wrote it in numbers. However, never use an apostrophe to indicate a plural.

[jonwing1993]

why thank you very much

[david.elsbury]

I am doing a portfolio for a collage application

Why do you need to put together an application to glue assorted pictures together?

[Just Some Bloke]

hey there guys I am doing a portfolio for a collage application and am just wondering, whenever I say par 56's should it be in the numbered form like I just did, or should I write the number out so it would be par fifty six.

 

cheers for your help guys.

 

Here's some thoughts for your portfolio:

 

1. Use capital letters

2. Learn to spell the name of the place you're studying ("college")

3. Don't use an apostrophe before a plural

4. Use a question mark after a question

 

 

 

 

Oh and, yes, use numbers rather than words for lantern names.

 

:D

 

 

BTW: This thread explains why this is not just us old timers being picky.

[Mr_Jules]

Whilst we're 'being picky' if you "say" PAR 56 you can't tell whether you're using letters or numbers - it's only when you write it!