Back to grade school

CaroGirl · May 28, 2008

In my wip, I write, "My grade seven teacher worked us like pack mules". My beta changed it to, "My Grade 7 teacher worked us like pack mules". Which one is correct, or is it something else?

C.bronco · May 28, 2008

I would spell out seven.

CaroGirl · May 28, 2008

C.bronco said:
I would spell out seven.

Thanks.

What about "grade"? Initial capital or not?

C.bronco · May 28, 2008

nah, just "grade"

Joycecwilliams · May 28, 2008

I agree.... numbers under 10 are written, number 10 and over are use as numbers.

Dawnstorm · May 28, 2008

"Grade 7" sounds like a soft drink. I'd go with your original.

job · May 29, 2008

I have to admit I'd say, "My seventh grade teacher ..."

This might be just regional. We never called it 'Grade Seven' in speech.

CaroGirl · May 29, 2008

job said:
I have to admit I'd say, "My seventh grade teacher ..."

This might be just regional. We never called it 'Grade Seven' in speech.

I thought this might come up. I'm not American and we always call it "grade 7" here.

Thanks, though!

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CaroGirl

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Dawnstorm

punny user title, here

job

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