{"id":1838,"date":"2020-11-13T10:00:12","date_gmt":"2020-11-13T09:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.englishforums.com\/blog\/?p=1838"},"modified":"2026-08-08T11:42:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T11:42:00","slug":"forty-vs-fourty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.englishforward.com\/blog\/forty-vs-fourty\/","title":{"rendered":"Forty vs fourty: Which word is correct?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 data-path-to-node=\"3\">Forty or Fourty? Correct Spelling, History, and Rules<\/h1>\n<blockquote data-path-to-node=\"4\">\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Quick Summary:<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,1\">The only correct modern spelling of the number 40 is <b data-path-to-node=\"4,1\" data-index-in-node=\"53\">&#8220;forty&#8221;<\/b> (without the letter &#8220;u&#8221;). Although the number 4 is spelled <b data-path-to-node=\"4,1\" data-index-in-node=\"120\">&#8220;four&#8221;<\/b> and 14 is spelled <b data-path-to-node=\"4,1\" data-index-in-node=\"145\">&#8220;fourteen,&#8221;<\/b> the &#8220;u&#8221; is dropped when writing <b data-path-to-node=\"4,1\" data-index-in-node=\"189\">&#8220;forty.&#8221;<\/b> <b data-path-to-node=\"4,1\" data-index-in-node=\"198\">&#8220;Fourty&#8221;<\/b> is an obsolete Middle English variant that is classified as a spelling error across all standard modern English dialects, including American, British, and Canadian English.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"6\">Introduction: Why Numbers Cause Spelling Confusion in English<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7\">English spelling can sometimes seem illogical, especially when words within the same family do not follow the exact same pattern.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\">Consider the sequence of numbers based on four:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"9\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\">The number <b data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"11\">4<\/b> is written as <b data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"27\">four<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\">The ordinal <b data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\">4th<\/b> is written as <b data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"30\">fourth<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\">The number <b data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"11\">14<\/b> is written as <b data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"28\">fourteen<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\">The number <b data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"11\">40<\/b> is written as <b data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"28\">forty<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10\">Why does the letter <b data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"20\">&#8220;u&#8221;<\/b> appear in <i data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"34\">four<\/i>, <i data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"40\">fourth<\/i>, and <i data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"52\">fourteen<\/i>, but suddenly disappear when we reach <i data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"99\">forty<\/i>?<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11\">Because of this visual inconsistency, thousands of English learners and native speakers mistakenly write &#8220;fourty.&#8221; They assume that because <i data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"140\">four<\/i> contains a &#8220;u,&#8221; adding the suffix <i data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"179\">-ty<\/i> to form <i data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"191\">forty<\/i> should produce <i data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"212\">fourty<\/i>\u2014just as adding <i data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"234\">-ty<\/i> to <i data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"241\">six<\/i> forms <i data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"251\">sixty<\/i> or adding <i data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"267\">-ty<\/i> to <i data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"274\">seventy<\/i> forms <i data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"288\">seventy<\/i>.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\">This comprehensive guide breaks down the correct spelling of 40, explores why the letter &#8220;u&#8221; was dropped historically, explains regional variations, and demonstrates how to write 40 on financial checks and official documents.<\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"14\">Forty vs. Fourty: Which One Is Correct?<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15\">In modern standard English, the spelling <b data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"41\">forty<\/b> is the only accepted form.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16\"><b data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">&#8220;Fourty&#8221; is incorrect.<\/b> Whether you are writing a university essay, sending a business email, publishing a book, or filling out a legal form, using &#8220;fourty&#8221; is treated as a spelling mistake by digital spell-checkers, editors, and educators worldwide.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block ng-tns-c2065955761-306 ng-animate-disabled ng-trigger ng-trigger-codeBlockRevealAnimation\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQhtANahgKEwi5mdvd64-WAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ6Qg\">\n<div class=\"formatted-code-block-internal-container ng-tns-c2065955761-306\">\n<div class=\"animated-opacity ng-tns-c2065955761-306\">\n<pre class=\"ng-tns-c2065955761-306\"><code class=\"code-container formatted ng-tns-c2065955761-306 no-decoration-radius\" role=\"text\" data-test-id=\"code-content\">Number Spelling Rule:\r\n\r\n  [ 4 ]  ---&gt; four     (Includes 'u')\r\n  [ 14 ] ---&gt; fourteen (Includes 'u')\r\n  [ 40 ] ---&gt; FORTY    (DROPS the 'u')\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"18\">While the pronunciation of <i data-path-to-node=\"18\" data-index-in-node=\"27\">forty<\/i> rhymes perfectly with <i data-path-to-node=\"18\" data-index-in-node=\"55\">shorty<\/i> and shares a similar vowel sound with <i data-path-to-node=\"18\" data-index-in-node=\"100\">four<\/i>, the written form drops the &#8220;u&#8221; entirely.<\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"20\">Why Is 40 Spelled Without a &#8220;U&#8221;? (The Historical Origin)<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"21\">To understand why the &#8220;u&#8221; was dropped from <i data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"43\">forty<\/i>, we must look at the history of the English language and how pronunciation shifted across centuries.<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"22\">The Evolution of &#8220;Forty&#8221; Across Eras<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"23\">Before English spelling became standardized in dictionaries during the 18th and 19th centuries, writers spelled words phonetically based on local spoken dialects. According to historical records in the <i data-path-to-node=\"23\" data-index-in-node=\"202\">Oxford English Dictionary (OED)<\/i>, the spelling of 40 went through dozens of transformations:<\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"24\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"24,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"24,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Old English (7th to 11th Century):<\/b> Written as <i data-path-to-node=\"24,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"46\">f\u00e9owertig<\/i>, <i data-path-to-node=\"24,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"57\">f\u00e9owurtig<\/i>, or <i data-path-to-node=\"24,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"71\">feuortig<\/i>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"24,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"24,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Middle English (12th to 15th Century):<\/b> As regional dialects developed across Britain, writers used variants such as <i data-path-to-node=\"24,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"116\">fowwerrtig<\/i>, <i data-path-to-node=\"24,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"128\">feowerti<\/i>, <i data-path-to-node=\"24,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"138\">fuerti<\/i>, <i data-path-to-node=\"24,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"146\">vourti<\/i>, <i data-path-to-node=\"24,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"154\">fourty<\/i>, and <i data-path-to-node=\"24,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"166\">forti<\/i>. During this era, <i data-path-to-node=\"24,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"190\">fourty<\/i> was indeed used alongside <i data-path-to-node=\"24,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"223\">forti<\/i>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"24,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"24,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Early Modern English (16th to 18th Century):<\/b> Variations began to shrink down to <i data-path-to-node=\"24,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"80\">fourtie<\/i>, <i data-path-to-node=\"24,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"89\">fourtye<\/i>, <i data-path-to-node=\"24,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"98\">fortie<\/i>, and <i data-path-to-node=\"24,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"110\">forty<\/i>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"25\">Why the &#8220;U&#8221; Was Permanently Dropped<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"26\">During the 16th and 17th centuries, printers, scholars, and early dictionary creators began standardizing English spelling. As English pronunciation evolved, the vowel sound in <i data-path-to-node=\"26\" data-index-in-node=\"177\">forty<\/i> shortened compared to the longer vowel sound in <i data-path-to-node=\"26\" data-index-in-node=\"231\">four<\/i>.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"27\">To reflect this shorter vowel sound in print, lexicographers systematically dropped the silent &#8220;u,&#8221; permanently locking in <b data-path-to-node=\"27\" data-index-in-node=\"123\">forty<\/b> as the standard dictionary spelling.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"28\">While <i data-path-to-node=\"28\" data-index-in-node=\"6\">fourteen<\/i> retained the &#8220;u&#8221; to preserve its visual connection to <i data-path-to-node=\"28\" data-index-in-node=\"69\">four<\/i>, <i data-path-to-node=\"28\" data-index-in-node=\"75\">forty<\/i> adopted the streamlined spelling we use today.<\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"30\">Regional Spelling: US, UK, Canada, and Australia<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"31\">A common misconception among English learners is that <i data-path-to-node=\"31\" data-index-in-node=\"54\">fourty<\/i> is British English while <i data-path-to-node=\"31\" data-index-in-node=\"86\">forty<\/i> is American English.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"32\">Unlike words with real regional variations\u2014such as <i data-path-to-node=\"32\" data-index-in-node=\"51\">color<\/i> (US) vs. <i data-path-to-node=\"32\" data-index-in-node=\"66\">colour<\/i> (UK) or <i data-path-to-node=\"32\" data-index-in-node=\"81\">organize<\/i> (US) vs. <i data-path-to-node=\"32\" data-index-in-node=\"99\">organise<\/i> (UK)\u2014<b data-path-to-node=\"32\" data-index-in-node=\"113\">the spelling &#8220;forty&#8221; is universal.<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block ng-tns-c2065955761-307 ng-animate-disabled ng-trigger ng-trigger-codeBlockRevealAnimation\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQhtANahgKEwi5mdvd64-WAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ6gg\">\n<div class=\"formatted-code-block-internal-container ng-tns-c2065955761-307\">\n<div class=\"animated-opacity ng-tns-c2065955761-307\">\n<pre class=\"ng-tns-c2065955761-307\"><code class=\"code-container formatted ng-tns-c2065955761-307 no-decoration-radius\" role=\"text\" data-test-id=\"code-content\">Regional Comparison Matrix:\r\n\r\n  American English (US):   FORTY (Correct) | Fourty (Incorrect)\r\n  British English (UK):    FORTY (Correct) | Fourty (Incorrect)\r\n  Canadian English (CA):   FORTY (Correct) | Fourty (Incorrect)\r\n  Australian English (AU): FORTY (Correct) | Fourty (Incorrect)\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"34\">Is &#8220;Fourty&#8221; Used in Canada or Britain?<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"35\">Even though Canadian and British English retain the &#8220;u&#8221; in words like <i data-path-to-node=\"35\" data-index-in-node=\"70\">neighbour<\/i>, <i data-path-to-node=\"35\" data-index-in-node=\"81\">favour<\/i>, and <i data-path-to-node=\"35\" data-index-in-node=\"93\">harbour<\/i>, <b data-path-to-node=\"35\" data-index-in-node=\"102\">both Canadian and British English spell the number 40 as forty.<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"36\">Major publishing houses, news outlets (such as the BBC, The New York Times, and CBC), academic journals, and government documents in all English-speaking countries exclusively recognize <b data-path-to-node=\"36\" data-index-in-node=\"186\">forty<\/b>.<\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"38\">How to Write 40 on a Financial Check<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"39\">When writing a financial check or legal contract, you are often required to write out numerical amounts in full words to prevent fraud or misinterpretation.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"40\">Because writing on a check requires precision, misspelling 40 as &#8220;fourty&#8221; can cause confusion or lead a bank teller to flag the check for review.<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"41\">Correct Check Writing Examples:<\/h3>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"42\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"42,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"42,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">For $40.00:<\/b> Write <i data-path-to-node=\"42,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"18\">&#8220;Forty dollars and 00\/100&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"42,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"42,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">For $44.50:<\/b> Write <i data-path-to-node=\"42,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"18\">&#8220;Forty-four dollars and 50\/100&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"42,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"42,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">For $140.00:<\/b> Write <i data-path-to-node=\"42,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"19\">&#8220;One hundred forty dollars and 00\/100&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"43\">Always ensure that you spell the word as <b data-path-to-node=\"43\" data-index-in-node=\"41\">forty<\/b> when filling out legal or financial documentation.<\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"45\">Common Idioms and Phrases Using &#8220;Forty&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"46\">The word <i data-path-to-node=\"46\" data-index-in-node=\"9\">forty<\/i> appears in several famous historical terms, literary titles, and cultural idioms:<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"47\">1. Forty Winks<\/h3>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"48\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"48,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"48,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Meaning:<\/b> A short, restful nap during the daytime (usually 15 to 30 minutes).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"48,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"48,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Example:<\/b> <i data-path-to-node=\"48,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"9\">&#8220;I am feeling exhausted after that long meeting; I think I&#8217;ll grab <b data-path-to-node=\"48,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"76\">forty winks<\/b> before dinner.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"49\">2. Forty-Niners (49ers)<\/h3>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"50\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"50,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"50,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Historical Origin:<\/b> Refers to the estimated 300,000 pioneers who migrated to California in 1849 during the famous California Gold Rush. It is also the official name of San Francisco&#8217;s American football team (the San Francisco 49ers).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"50,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"50,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Example:<\/b> <i data-path-to-node=\"50,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"9\">&#8220;In 1849, thousands of <b data-path-to-node=\"50,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"32\">forty-niners<\/b> traveled west in search of gold.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"51\">3. Life Begins at Forty<\/h3>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"52\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"52,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"52,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Meaning:<\/b> A popular modern saying suggesting that by the time a person reaches 40 years of age, they possess the experience, wisdom, and financial stability to truly enjoy life.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"52,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"52,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Example:<\/b> <i data-path-to-node=\"52,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"9\">&#8220;Don&#8217;t worry about getting older; remember that <b data-path-to-node=\"52,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"57\">life begins at forty<\/b>!&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"54\">Summary Comparison Table<\/h2>\n<table data-path-to-node=\"55\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Term<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Status in Modern English<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Grammatical Category<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Correct Example Sentence<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"55,1,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"55,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Forty<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"55,1,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"55,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Correct Standard<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"55,1,2,0\">Cardinal Number \/ Noun<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"55,1,3,0\"><i data-path-to-node=\"55,1,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">&#8220;The conference room holds <b data-path-to-node=\"55,1,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"27\">forty<\/b> guests.&#8221;<\/i><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"55,2,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"55,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Fourty<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"55,2,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"55,2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Incorrect \/ Obsolete<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"55,2,2,0\">Misspelling<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"55,2,3,0\"><i data-path-to-node=\"55,2,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Not recognized in modern dictionaries.<\/i><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"55,3,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"55,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Four<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"55,3,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"55,3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Correct Standard<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"55,3,2,0\">Cardinal Number (4)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"55,3,3,0\"><i data-path-to-node=\"55,3,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">&#8220;She has <b data-path-to-node=\"55,3,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"9\">four<\/b> brothers.&#8221;<\/i><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"55,4,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"55,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Fourteen<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"55,4,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"55,4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Correct Standard<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"55,4,2,0\">Cardinal Number (14)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"55,4,3,0\"><i data-path-to-node=\"55,4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">&#8220;He turned <b data-path-to-node=\"55,4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"11\">fourteen<\/b> years old yesterday.&#8221;<\/i><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"55,5,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"55,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Fourth<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"55,5,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"55,5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Correct Standard<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"55,5,2,0\">Ordinal Number (4th)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"55,5,3,0\"><i data-path-to-node=\"55,5,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">&#8220;This is the <b data-path-to-node=\"55,5,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"13\">fourth<\/b> time we have met.&#8221;<\/i><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"55,6,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"55,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Fortieth<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"55,6,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"55,6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Correct Standard<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"55,6,2,0\">Ordinal Number (40th)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-path-to-node=\"55,6,3,0\"><i data-path-to-node=\"55,6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">&#8220;We celebrated their <b data-path-to-node=\"55,6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"21\">fortieth<\/b> anniversary.&#8221;<\/i><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"57\">Practice Exercise: Test Your Knowledge<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"58\">Choose the correct option to complete each sentence:<\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"59\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"59,0,0\"><i data-path-to-node=\"59,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The bus trip took approximately 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