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Define the use of the word one in the sentence structure guidelines.


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06121
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  • Define number formatting and number usage in the sentence structure guidelines., CC ID: 06116

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  • When "one" is used as a pronoun, it should not be followed by a numeral in parentheses. However, when "one" is used as a number, it should be followed by a numeral in parentheses. (Ch 2.C(27), Form and Style Manual for Legislative Measures, Sep 23, 1999)
  • Cardinal numbers appear in the text of the Maine Revised Statutes as Arabic numerals (2, 3...) unless the number is "one" or the first word in a sentence. (Part III Ch 2 ยง 5, Maine Legislative Drafting Manual, 1st Edition)