general AP Style
Which three words associated with addresses might be abbreviated?
What numbers are spelled out?
one through nine, million and up
What is a simple series comma?
Not needing a comma in a list like apples, oranges and bananas.
How many times does a single quotation need to be attributed?
once
Give an example of a composition title and how to write it.
"Mean Girls"
How do you write the time this class starts?
10 a.m.
What is a complex series comma?
Needing a comma in a sentence like, They had to decide whether to require a new system, what the system will look like, and how to assess whether it's working.
What is the best verb for attribution?
said
What's wrong with this sentence: The foam dance is next Friday.
"next" is redundant
How do you write dollar amounts?
figure and $
A hyphen connects and a dash separates.
What's wrong with this quote? He said, "Go to bed".
The period goes inside the quotes.
(Alexis'/Alexis's) necklace is made by Kendra Scott.
Alexis'
How do you write percentages?
figures and %
How do you use a semicolon effectively?
Use it to connect related ideas when both ideas are independent clauses. I don't want to go to work; my coworkers never listen.
Where is the best location for attribution?
After the first sentence.
The team (are/is) playing in Hawaii.
is (collective nouns)
How do you write today's date?
Aug. 21
How do you know if what comes after a colon needs to be capitalized?
If it's an independent clause. There is one thing we can all agree on: I'm very mindful, very demure.
What is the difference between a comma and a colon in attribution?
When attribution comes before the quote, comma for one sentence, colon for multiple.