AP Style Flashcards
What numbers are spelled out?
Only one through nine are spelled out.
When are quote marks used?
They are only used for word-of-word comments.
What months are spelled out?
Months with five letters or less.
When is a month abbreviated?
When it is used with a specific date.
Which months are abbreviated?
Jan., Feb., Aug., Sept., Oct., Nov. and Dec.
When are seasons capitalize?
When they are part of a formal word or an exact year is included.
Is a comma used before the word “and” when three or more things are listed?
No.
How many spaces are used between sentences?
One.
When are courtesy titles used?
Only in direct quotations.
What titles are capitalized?
Formal titles.
When is an apostrophe used?
To show possession.
When are numerals used to show age?
Only when referring to a person or animal.
When is an age spelled out?
When referring to inanimate objects.
When are hyphens used for age?
When age is expressed as an adjective before a noun or replaces the noun.
When are the abbreviations Ave., Blvd. and St. used?
Only used with a numbered address.
When are address abbreviations lowercase and spelled out?
When used alone or with more than one street name.
When is “affect” used?
To show influence.
Effect, as a verb, means:
To cause.
Effect, as a noun, means:
Result.
How is california abbreviated when the city is included?
Calif.
