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When do you use the following commonly confused terms: "every one" and "everyone"?
Every one = when it refers to individual terms (Every one of the close was worthless.)
Everyone = a collective group of people (Everyone wants to be happy.)
What does FAQ stand for?
Frequently asked questions
Is the color spelled as grey or gray in AP style?
Gray
Lowercase = heaven & hell
Why should you never use "here" in a story?
In an article, can ER be used on first reference or should you say emergency room, then ER?
Emergency room = first reference
ER = second reference
What is the difference between "faze" and "phase"?
Faze = to embarrass or disturb (She was not fazed by their comments).
Phase = an aspect or stage (They will phase in a new system).
What is the preferred phrasing of the following description? Why?
"The two brunettes..." or "The two brown-haired students..."
Hair color should always be referred to in adjective form. This shows that it's a detail, not an identity.
What's the difference between half-mast and half-staff?
Half-mast = When flags are flown on naval ships, and naval stations
Half-staff = flags flown on everywhere else
What word should be used instead of "hemorrhage"?
Bleed
According to AP style, when do you use "each other" and when do you use "one another"? In other words, what is the rule?
Two people look at each other.
More than two people look at one another.
What's the difference between "farther" and "further"? And what's the difference between "fewer" and "less"?
You must get all correct for the points.
Farther = physical distance
Further = an extension of time or degree (She will look further into the mystery.)
Fewer = individual items
Less = bulk or quantity
Lowercased gentile = anyone not Jewish, specifically a Christian.
How long should news headlines be?
6-10 words
What does "greater" refer to when put in front of a city name? Ex. Greater Boston
What's the difference between epidemic, pandemic, and endemic?
(Points = all or nothing)
Epidemic = the rapid spreading of disease in a certain population or region
Pandemic = an epidemic that has spread wider, usually to multiple countries or continents, affecting a large number of people
Endemic = an adjective that refers to the constant presence of a disease (Ex. malaria is endemic in certain countries
What's the difference between "fiscal" and "monetary"?
Fiscal = applies to budgetary matters
Monetary = applies to money supply
What does GOP stand for, refer to, and is it an acceptable reference in AP Style?
GOP = Grand Old Party
It is an acceptable reference for the Republican Party.
What is habeas corpus and what is the rule for using it in an article?
It is a writ (a legal command or notice) that orders a person in custody to be brought before a court, and it places the burden of proof on those detailing the person to justify the detention.
You always have to define habeas corpus in a story.
When is gospel lowercased? When is it capitalized?
Gospel = when referring to all or any of the New Testament books.
gospel = all other references (Ex. spreading the gospel, the gospel singer, etc.)
How do you punctuate an essential clause and a nonessential clause?
Give an example of each.
Essential clause = not set off by commas
Ex. Reporters who do not read the Stylebook should not criticize their editors.Nonessential clause = set off by commas (because if the clause was removed it would not alter the overall meaning of the sentence)
Ex. Indian corn, or maize, was harvested.
What is Meta Platforms Inc.'s name for its social apps and services? This includes Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp.
Family of Apps
What is the meaning of GIF and what are the rules for it in a story?
GIF = Graphics Interchange Format
Rule = You can use GIF, but have to explain it in the article.
Handicapped or handicap are not acceptable AP style terms. What are alternatives that can be used? For example, how do you refer to parking spaces and the range of physical, psychological, developmental, and intellectual conditions that are both visible and invisible?
To refer to parking, the preferred term is "accessible parking."
For speaking about groups of people, use the phrase "people with disabilities" but for most references, identify the specific condition and provide brief details that explains the relevance.
What are the two acceptable ways of referring to Fahrenheit in a sentence that requires mention of temperature?
1. 86 degrees Fahrenheit
2. 86 F (space + no degree symbol or period)