Does 21st century need a hyphen?

Does 21st century need a hyphen?

Centuries conform to the general rule for hyphenating a compound adjective. When it comes before the noun, include century in the hyphenation (in the case of twenty-first century and above). It is now the twenty-first century.

Do you write out nineteenth century?

Nineteenth century, twentieth century; do not use 19th century, 20th century. Spell out numbers one through ten (one, two, etc.).

How do you write centuries?

The Associated Press Stylebook (AP style) offers two recommendations based on number value: (1) single-digit centuries should be written as lowercased words and (2) double-digit centuries should be written as numerals: The Roman Empire fell in the fifth century. Rock and roll music was invented in the 20th century.

How do you write an AP style grade?

Grades should be written using standard AP rules for numbers. Grades 10 and above should be written using figures and spelled out for first through ninth grades. “He was nervous about starting the 12th grade, but not as nervous as he was when he started the sixth grade.” Regular hyphenation rules apply.

What is first grade in America?

First grade (called Grade 1 in some regions) is a year of primary education in schools in the United States and some other countries. It is the first school year after kindergarten. Students are usually six to seven years old.

What is stronger than a comma?

The semicolon is sometimes described as stronger than a comma but weaker than a period.

What is a run on sentence?

A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses (also known as complete sentences) are connected improperly. One common type of run-on sentence is a comma splice. A comma splice occurs when two independent clauses are joined with just a comma.

Where do you use semicolons?

Using Semicolons

1. A semicolon is most commonly used to link (in a single sentence) two independent clauses that are closely related in thought.
2. Use a semicolon between two independent clauses that are connected by conjunctive adverbs or transitional phrases.