AP Abbreviations

Question 1

Initials

Answer 1

Do NOT use periods with initials unless a more specific rule requires them

Question 2

Hyphens

Answer 2

Separate letters with hyphens, like F-B-I or N-B-A

Question 3

MPG/MPH

Answer 3

Do not abbreviate either & hyphenate both phrases:
Miles-per-gallon
Miles-per-hour

Question 4

States

Answer 4

Spell out the names of states when used in the body of a story

Question 5

City & State

Answer 5

Always put a comma between the names of the city and the state, and after the name of the state
Ex: Wichita, Kansas

Question 6

Titles

Answer 6

Abbreviate Mr., Mrs., Ms., & Dr.
Spell out any other titles

Question 7

UN

Answer 7

U-N is acceptable in all references for United Nations and may be used as either a noun or adjective

Question 8

US

Answer 8

Spell out United States as a noun
Use U-S as an adjective before a noun

Question 9

Junior/Senior

Answer 9

Spell out junior or senior with no comma

Question 10

Do NOT Abbreviate:

Answer 10

Assistant
Association
Attorney
Building
District
Government
President
Professor
Superintendent
The days of the week

Question 11

Standalone Cities

Answer 11

Do not need the comma and state after them