AP Style Flashcards

1
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When writing, “died” or “passed away”?

A

“Died”

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2
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Find the error: It was the month of july

A

July should be capitalized as with every month

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3
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There were 9 cats living in her home, what is wrong with the sentence?

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Numbers 1-9 need to always

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4
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“I drank a coffee today,” or “I drank a coffee today”,

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“I drank a coffee today,”

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5
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“Winter Olympics” should “Winter” be capitalized?

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Correct as is. Seasons should never be capitalized unless for formal events

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6
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How many spaces should you have between each line?

A

One

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7
Q

What is effect as a verb?

A

To cause

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8
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What is effect as a noun?

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Result

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9
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What is affect as a noun?

A

Best to be avoided!!

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10
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What is affect as a verb?

A

To influence

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11
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The girl is fifteen years old. Is this written correctly?

A

No, always use figures for people and animals

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12
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AM or A.M.

A

A.M.

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13
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She gave the books to the library or she she gave the book’s to the library

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She gave the books to the library

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14
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When is it acceptable to use the word “over”?

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Spatial relationships or when referring to quantity

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15
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When should you use the word “who”?

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References to humans and animals with a name

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16
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When should you use the word “whom”?

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When someone is the object of the verb or preposition

17
Q

Whom do you wish to see? Right or wrong

A

Right

18
Q

Whom is there? Right or wrong

A

Wrong

19
Q

The flag is red, white, and, blue. Right or wrong

A

Wrong. Do not use commas before and in groups of three or more

20
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My birthday is in may. Right or wrong?

A

Wrong, May should be capitalized