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smitkit
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« on: March 05, 2002, 01:26:43 pm » |
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I'm sure I should know this but I'm having one of those days. Which of these is correct:
I have a MCP qualification
I have an MCP qualification
I think that the 2nd one is correct, but couldn't think why when it was questioned (other than it sounds better).
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charity
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« Reply #1 on: March 05, 2002, 01:32:17 pm » |
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Smitkit hi
The 2nd one is correct (eg an MP, an NCO etc (not a MP or a NCO)). It only becomes a when not using abbreviations (a Member of Parliament, a non-Commssioned Officer etc)
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« Reply #3 on: March 05, 2002, 01:34:16 pm » |
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Smitkit,
It would be the latter. In initials, when a consonant makes a vowel sound, (as the M makes the short e sound) you would use an.
HTH
Laura
Deskdemon Forum Board Staff
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smitkit
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« Reply #4 on: March 05, 2002, 01:53:36 pm » |
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Thanks all ... I knew it was right, just couldn't think why!
Smitkit
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Jackie G
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« Reply #5 on: March 05, 2002, 03:48:42 pm » |
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Smitkit
Definitely the second! As for anyone questioning what a secretary does, tell them you don't question their work (unless you do of course!)
I once had a client who was writing a report about NGOs (non governmental organisations) - because she was taking part of her report from someone's CV, she simply read out to me what they put, and said, oh NGOs has an apostrophe - I said it didn't, and she said, this guy is really high powered, do what he has written. I of course refused and backed up my argument, so she backed down.
Moral: Just because somebody is high powered in their job, doesn't mean they have a good grasp of grammar - or spelling!
Jackie
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« Reply #6 on: March 05, 2002, 08:53:00 pm » |
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Ditto! They are highly educated and intelligent when it comes to business, but they can't spell or form good sentences. We are the behind-the-scenes people hired to make them look good.
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Jackie G
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« Reply #7 on: March 06, 2002, 11:21:18 am » |
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Don't get me wrong - I don't have a problem with that, especially now that I'm self employed and my clients actually ASK and VALUE any opinions etc that I offer, and DEPEND on me to double check their (already excellent) report layouts so as to make sure they're 110% professional in appearance.
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« Reply #8 on: March 06, 2002, 05:24:07 pm » |
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Oh I know. I was agreeing with you that although they have good content in their reports and such, they still need help with grammar and spelling. That's why they hire Admins.
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