AP Style Flashcards
“Los Angeles Ave.” or “Los Angeles Avenue”
Los Angeles Avenue
” she is 7 years old” or “ she is seven years old”
She is 7 years old.
“Associate’s degree “ or “ Associate degree”
Associate degree.
“Dr. Smith, a chemist” or “Dr. Smith, Ph.D.”
Dr. Smith, a chemist.
” 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.” or “ 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue”
1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
- use the abbreviation only with numbered address -
” PO box” or “P.O. Box”
P.O. Box
Apostrophes are used to show…
possession.
” Northridge,CA” or “ Northridge, Calif.”
Northridge, Calif.
- The abbreviation is Calif. when the name of the city is included. Otherwise, always spell it out-
“she passed away” or “she passed away”
She died.
AP style is knowing…
when and when not to capitalize or capitalize.
“It’s up to you” or “its up to you”
It’s up to you.
“The class ended in December or “ the class ended in dec.”
The class ended in December.
“Susan graduated high school three years ago” or “Susan graduated high school three years ago”
Susan graduated high school three years ago.
” The teacher said 60 percent was a failing grade” or “ the teacher said 60% was a failing grade”
The teacher said 60 percent was a failing grade.
” Summer Olympics” or “summer olympics”
Summer Olympics.
“The flag was red, white and blue” or “ the flag was and white and blue”
The flag was red, white and blue.
” Mrs. Jones” or “ mrs. Jones”
Mrs. Jones
“May to August” or “ May- August”
May to August
” I remember the day that we met” or “I remember the day which we met”
I remember the day we met.
“It was you who I met” or “ It was you that I met”
It was you who I met.
