AP Style Flashcards
It’s
Contraction for it is or it has
Northridge, CA. or Northridge, California
Northridge, California
12 noon or noon
Noon
Pronoun used for references to human beings and to animals with a name
Who
Bachelors degree or Bachelor’s degree
Bachelor’s degree
the department of history or The Department of History
the department of history
Affect
As a verb; means to influence
As a noun; try to avoid
Apostrophe
Use to show possession
The woman is in her 30s. or The woman is in her 30’s.
The woman is in her 30s
To cause
Effect (as a verb)
Result
Effect (as a noun)
FOR AN ADDRESS:
dr.
or
drive
Drive
TAKE OUT THE WRONG MONTH
Jan., Feb., Aug., Apr., Dec.
April
School starts in Aug. or School starts in August
School starts in August
The club had its meeting on Thursday or The club held its meeting on Thursday
The club has its meaning on Thursday