AP Style Flashcards
Dr. Pam Jones, Ph.D
Dr. Pam Jones, a chemist
Correct form: Dr. Pam Jones, a chemist
The university of connecticut department of medicine
The University of Connecticut Department of Medicine
Correct form: The University of Connecticut Department of Medicine
1600 Pennsylvania ave.
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Correct form: 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Effect VS. Affect
Effect: to cause something to happen or as a result of something
Affect: to influence something
The girl is 15 years old
The law is 8 years old
Correct form: the girl is 15 years old.
Never use numbers with inanimate objects.
12 a.m. VS. midnight
Use midnight, don’t use a.m. Or p.m. During midnight or noon
She gave the CD’s to me
She gave the CDs to me
Correct: she gave the CDs to me
Ponca city, ok
Ponca City, Oklahoma
Correct: Ponca City, Oklahoma
The girls dog died
The girls dog passed away
Correct: the girls dog passed away
The convention will hold its meeting in the office
The convention will have its meeting in the office
Correct: the convention will have its meeting in the office
Its going to be a good day
It’s a goodnight day
Correct: it’s a good day
The dog had 3 bones
The dog had three bones
Correct: the dog had three bones
The teacher said 60% of the class was failing
The teacher said 60 percent of the class is failing
Correct: the teacher said 60 percent of the class is failing
“I love today,” said Chelsea hays.
“I love today”, said Chelsea Hays.
Correct: “I love today,” said Chelsea Hays.
My favorite season is Spring!
My favorite season is spring!
Correct: My favorite season is spring!
