20 flashcards - AP Style Basics Study
TO
“Classes run from 8am-9pm” or “Classes run from 8am to 9pm?”
Classes run from 8am to 9pm.
SPACING
“He was awarded an award.” or “He was awarded an award?”
He was awarded an award.
SERIES OF THREE OR MORE
“I am taking journalism, math, and psychology this semester.” or “I am taking journalism, math and psychology this semester.”
I am taking journalism, math and psychology this semester.
SEASONS
“Are you going to CSUN for Fall 2017?” or “Are you going to CSUN for fall 2017?”
Are you going to CSUN for Fall 2017.
NUMERALS "Our journalism class is one hour and 40 minutes long?" or "Our journalism class is one hour and forty minutes long?"
Our journalism class is one hour and 40 minutes long.
IT’S, ITS
“Its going to be a great school year!” or “It’s going to be a good year!”
It’s going to be a good year!
ACADEMIC DEGREES
“Dr. John White, a psychologist.” or “Dr. John White, Ph.D”
Dr. John White, a psychologist.
ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS
“CSUN’s department of journalism.” or “CSUN’s Department of Journalism.”
CSUN’s Department of Journalism.
CALIFORNIA
“Ontario, CA” or “Ontario, California”
Ontario, California.
DIED
“She died this past week at the hospital” or “She passed away this past week at the hospital?”
She died this past week at the hospital.
MONTHS
“I was born on February 11th.” or “I was born Feb. 11th.”
I was born on Feb 11th.
ADDRESSES
“18111 Nordhoff St” or “18111 Nordhoff Street”
18111 Nordhoff St.
AFFECT, EFFECT
“The last exam will _______ your final grade in the class.”
Affect.
AGES
“The 15-year-old girl was interviewed.” or “The 15 year old girl was interviewed.”
The 15 year old girl was interviewed.
A.M., P.M
“At noon, she received the news.” or “At 12 noon she received the news.”
At noon, she received the news.
