AP Style Study Guide Flashcards
Learn the basics of AP
Acedemic degrees
Dr. Pam Jones, Ph.D or Dr. Pam Jones, a chemist
Dr. Pam Jones, a chemist
Academic Degrees
Associate in Science or Associate’s in Science
Associate in Science
Which one is correct?
the department of history or the department of History
the department of history
True or False:
You use abbreviations Ave., Blvd. and St. with a numbered address
True
1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Which one ia correct?
A 5-year-old boy or A 5 year old boy
A 5-year-old boy
True or False
Use the word “held” when referring to events or concerts, etc.
False
Use the word “held” only in the literal sense
Which one is correct?
January 16, 2017 or Jan. 16, 2017
Jan. 16, 2017
When do you get to spell out the months?
Spell out the months when using alone or with a year alone ex. June 1990
True or False
You have to spell out numbers one through nine
True
Is it okay to use numericals for sports scores and percentages?
Yes
Which one is correct?
993 freshman entered the college last year or Last year 993 freshman entered the college
Last year 993 freshman entered the college
True or false
You can use fractions when it comes to precentages
False use decimals
True or False
Lowercase seasons
True unless its part of a formal name
Is it okay to use a comma before the word “and”
No
When do you get to use the person’s first and last name
On the first reference
