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Do you know Chicago style for number ranges? Is it 142–3, 142–43, or 142–143? This month’s workout, “Inclusive Numbers,” covers sections 9.58–63 of CMOS 16.
Chicago style for inclusive numbers is formulated to be efficient and unambiguous—but it is admittedly a bit tricky. Even advanced editors might wish to take a look at sections 9.58–63 of CMOS before answering the questions.
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[Editor’s update: These styles have not changed in the 17th edition, although their section numbers may have changed.]
Note: These questions are designed to test knowledge of The Chicago Manual of Style. Other style guides may have different rules and guidelines.
Chicago Style Workout 12: Inclusive Numbers (CMOS 9.58–63)
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9/10! Woooo
Wow! I was amazed to get all of them right! Now if I can only keep them straight when editing footnotes… 😀
I correctly answered eight out of ten.