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Comment by Marla Sharp on March 12, 2012 at 13:53

M-w.com shows it as "adjuster." 

one that adjusts; especially: an insurance agent who investigates personal or property damage and makes estimates for effecting settlements

Comment by Audrey C. Eaton on March 12, 2012 at 13:08

Question - I have scoured the internet and my reference books and I can't seem to find the answer.  I'll take a poll and go with it.  When speaking of an adjuster/adjustor, which one is correct?  I've seen it both ways. Now I'm totally confused!  Please help!

Comment by Cindy Clark on March 11, 2012 at 15:54

I agree with LeAnne.

 

Comment by LeAnne Law on March 11, 2012 at 6:22

If you heard the double s at the end, then add the s's; otherwise, it's board of trustees' ability. 

Comment by Deborah M. on March 10, 2012 at 23:00

I have to admit I'm stumped on this one:

Q    Is there any provision that you're aware of in this contract that would impact the board of trustees ability to reduce the course load of a faculty member?

board of trustees' ability?

board of trustees's ability?

board of trustees ability?

Comment by Janiece Young on March 10, 2012 at 7:57

Thanks, Yvette and Cindy.  I appreciate it.  That's what I thought, but I wanted to be sure.

Comment by Cindy Clark on March 10, 2012 at 7:45

Hi Janiece! 

 

My two cents:  In this case, I'd put it inside because it is a statement in and of itself, not a parenthetical within a statement.  For example:

A  That's her over there (indicating).

or, as in your example:

A  (Indicating.)

 

Comment by Janiece Young on March 10, 2012 at 7:37

Does the period go inside or outside of the closing parenthesis?

Thanks.

A. (Indicating).

Comment by Quyen on February 27, 2012 at 18:21

Okay, I'll go with 8 or 10 or 12 since there are two two-digit numbers, and one 8.  Thx, Cindy. :)

Comment by Cindy Clark on February 27, 2012 at 18:13

Rule 170: Generally, numbers from one to ten are spelled out when they are isolated and do not relate to age, date, money, percent, fractions, measurements, or any other specific reference.

So in this case I believe you would want to use numbers ("8 or 10 or 12 hours"); however, I don't think this is one of those "hard and fast" rules!

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