Commas
What is an Oxford comma and are you supposed to use it in AP style?
What is Commas that are used after the 'and' or 'or' in a list of three or more items? (Ex: I have to get milk, eggs, and butter from the store.)
What is Oxford commas are NOT supposed to be used in AP style?
Which sentence is correct?
A: They have an eighteen year old daughter.
B: They have an eighteen-year-old daughter.
What is B?
Hyphenate age if it is used as an adjective or as a substitute for a noun.
For numbers less than 10, you do this:
What is Spell out numbers less than 10?
In which sentence should “street” be abbreviated?
A: The bakery is located on Whitebirch Street.
B: The package was delivered to 4 Main Street.
What is B?
If a street name/directional cue is used without a numbered address, it should be capitalized and spelled out.
Which is correct?
A: I have a huge collection of DVD's.
B: I have a huge collection of DVDs.
What is B?
When forming plurals of words made out of a group of letters, tack on an s!
Commas are used to eliminate confusion in sentences. How would you do that in this sentence?: All those out there that like to cook and eat my husband just started a cooking blog.
What is "All those out there who like to cook and eat, my husband just started a cooking blog."?
Which version of the following sentence is correct:
A: She is a renowned Asian American author.
B: She is a renowned Asian-American author.
What is A?
Terms such as Asian American and African American are hyphen-free.
When referring to someone's age, always:
What is Use numerals except when using age to start a sentence?
Ex: She has an 8-year-old daughter.
Ex: Eight-year-olds are so funny.
Which of the following months are abbreviated when used with a specific date:
March
April
May
June
What is None?
When a month is used with a specific date, abbreviate only Jan., Feb., Aug., Sept., Oct., Nov., and Dec.
What word can be used as a non-gendered pronoun?
What is They?
Where is a comma(s) needed in this sentence?: In my opinion the death penalty is an interesting subject to discuss while also causing controversy.
What is: "In my opinion, the death penalty is an interesting subject to discuss, while also causing controversy."?
Which is correct?
A: preelection
B: pre-election
What is A?
Hyphens are not used with double-e combinations.
For numbered streets 9 and under, you do this:
What is Spell out the numbered streets but always use Arabic numerals for street addresses?
Ex: He lives on Fourth Street.
Ex: His address is 122 Second Ave.
Which sentence is correct?
A: "October is my favorite month because I love pumpkin picking."
B: "Oct. is my favorite month because I love pumpkin picking."
What is A?
You cannot begin sentences with abbreviations in AP style.
Which of the following parenthetical sentences is correct?
A: (I must say, it was a risky thing to do!)
B: (I must say, it was a risky thing to do)!
What is A?
If a parenthetical thought is complete, place punctuation inside of parentheses.
Which of the following three sentences has correct comma usage?
A: “ Why,” I asked, “are avocados considered fruit?”
B: “Why” I asked “are avocados considered fruit?”
C: “Why,” I asked. “Are avocados considered fruit?”
What is A?
Which version of the following sentence is correct:
A: Jimmy is a third-grade-teacher.
B: Jimmy is a third grade teacher.
What is B?
Hyphens are not used if the meaning of the term is clear and unambiguous without its usage.
Decimals should not exceed __ decimal places in most cases.
What is Two?
Ex: 0.35 meters, 74.12%,...
Exception: Use three decimal places when referring to Blood Alcohol Content (ex: .056).
Is this sentence correct?
"N.Y. is the best place to live during the fall."
What is No?
You cannot start sentences with acronyms in AP style.
Can accent marks be used with names?
What is Yés?
Where could you use a semicolon and comma in this sentence?: I love SUNY New Paltz however it is not fun to walk through campus in the snow.
What is: "I love SUNY New Paltz; however, it is not fun to walk through campus in the snow."?
What is the purpose of the hyphen?
What is To link words in a compound adjective?
For numbers that begin a sentence, always do this:
What is Spell out numbers that begin a sentence?
Ex: Four years ago, I graduated from high school.
Exception: Years (Ex: 2008 was the best year for RnB.)
Is this sentence correct?
"The New Paltz Climate Action Coalition, NPCAC, meets every Wednesday night."
What is No?
Uncommon acronyms cannot be used! Common acronyms, however, such as NASA or FBI, may be used.
Which sentence is correct?
A: The store is 5 mi. away.
B: The store is 5 miles away.
What is B?
Always spell out units of measurement.