The "Basics" AP Style Flashcards
The game will affect standings.
He will effect many changes in the company.
The boy is 5 years old.
A 5-year-old boy.
She gave the CD’s to me.
He has too many CDs to count.
Northridge, CA
Northridge, California
The convention will be held in Los Angeles.
The convention will take place in Los Angeles.
He was born Mar. 1980.
He was born March 1980.
993 freshman entered college the college last year.
Last year 993 freshman entered the college.
Refers to spatial relationships
The plane flew over the city.
The teacher said 60 percent was failing.
The teacher said 60 percent of the class is failing.
Use quotes for word-for-word comments.
“CSUN is a great place to learn” said Stephanie Bluestine, a journalism professor.
spring 2016 carnival
Spring 2016 Carnival.
The flag was red,white, and blue.
The flag was red,white and blue.
Mrs. Sally Smith is a Beatles fan.
Sally Smith is a Beatles fan.
Don’t use a hyphen to separate dates.
The museum has an exhibit open from February to April.
Use that or which when referring to inanimate objects.
I remember the day we met.
