AP Style

Question 1

When to use these abbreviations: A.A., A.S., B.A., M.A., LL.D. and Ph.D

Answer 1

only when the need to identify many individuals by degree on first reference would make the preferred form cumbersome. Use these abbreviations only after a full name—never after just a last
name.

Question 2

Which form is correct?

A) Dr. Pam Jones, Ph.D.
B) Dr. Pam Jones, a chemist.

Answer 2

B) Dr. Pam Jones, a chemist.

Question 3

Ages: Always use figures for people and animals (but not for inanimate objects)

Answer 3

• The girl is 15 years old

- The law is eight years old

Question 4

AM & PM

Answer 4

always lowercase and with periods don’t use 12 noon or 12 a.m.

Question 5

When is an apostrophe used

Answer 5

use to show possession: women’s rights, Northridge’s reputation

Question 6

When do you put an apostrophe after the word?

Answer 6

Words that end in “s” e.g. bus’

Question 7

Pick the correct form

A) Northridge, CA
B) Northridge, Calif.
C) Northridge, California

Answer 7

C) Northridge, California

Question 8

Held & Hold

Answer 8

Held: use only in literal sense: He held the pencil

Question 9

Pick the correct tense
A) The club had its meeting on Thursday
B) The club had its meeting on Thursday

Answer 9

A) The club had its meeting on thursday

Question 10

It’s vs. Its

Answer 10

• It’s is a contraction: it’s been a long time.

- its is the possessive form of the neuter pronoun: The dog chased its tail.

Question 11

Only months allowed to be abbreviated

Answer 11

Jan., Feb., Aug., Sept., Oct., Nov., and Dec.

Question 12

Numerals: 9 or nine?

Answer 12

spell out one through nine 10 and higher use numerals

Question 13

A) 993 freshmen entered the college last year

B) Last year 993 freshman entered the college

Answer 13

B) Last year 993 freshman entered the college

Question 14

When do you use courtesy titles

Answer 14

Only used in direct quotations otherwise use the persons first and last name on first reference and last name after second

Question 15

Which do you use on first reference
A) Mrs. Sall Smith is a Doors fan
B) Sally Smith is a Doors fan

Answer 15

B) Sally Smith is a Doors fan

Question 16

Which do you use on Second reference
A) Mrs. Smith has loved the group for a long time
B) Smith has loved the group for a long time

Answer 16

B) Smith has loved the group for a long time

Question 17

pick the correct form
A) June to August
B) June-August

Answer 17

A) June to august

-do not use a hyphen to separate dates, times. or numerals

Question 18

how is Who used

Answer 18

Who is the pronoun used for references to human beings and to animals
with a name. It is grammatically the subject (never the object) of a sentence, clause
or phrase: The woman who rented the apartment moved out without notifying the
owner. Who is there?

Question 19

How is Whom used

Answer 19

Whom is used when someone is the object of the verb or preposition: The
woman to whom the apartment was rented moved out without notifying the owner.
Whom do you wish to see?
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Question 20

When to capitalize the word department

Answer 20

Correct: University of Connecticut Department of Medicine. (formal)

-the history department.