Is this sentence correct or incorrect?
Johnny is in a bad mood because his bike was stolen yesterday.
Correct.
100
Is this quotation punctuated correctly or incorrectly?
"I saw him at the church last week," she said. "I haven't heard from him since then".
Incorrectly.
Punctuation always goes inside of the quotation marks.
100
True or false: It is acceptable to use the word "unique" in news writing, as long as the sentence does not say something is "more unique" or "less unique."
True
100
What is wrong with this sentence?
The preacher said you should try and give all of your old clothes to charity.
The words "you" and "your" should not be used in news writing.
100
What word in this sentence violates AP Style?
The race will start at 2 p.m. tomorrow afternoon.
The words tomorrow and yesterday are both not allowed in news writing.
200
Is this sentence correct? If no, fix it. If yes, say it is correct.
The graduating class would like to extend their gratitude.
Incorrect.
The graduating class would like to extend its gratitude.
200
Fix this sentence:
He wanted a new shirt but he didn't have any money.
There needs to be a comma before "but."
200
What is wrong with this sentence?
The individuals were taken downtown for further questioning.
Use a more specific term than "individuals"
200
Is this sentence correct? If no, fix it. If yes, say it is correct.
President Barrack Obama said he would create more jobs in America during his presidency.
Incorrect.
Use the United States instead of America. It is offensive to other people who live in North or South America that do not live in the United States.
200
Is this sentence correct? if no, fix it. If yes, say it is correct.
The suspect was charged with larceny and assaulting an officer.
Correct.
Never say someone was "arrested for" something. Always use "charged with."
300
Is there an error in this sentence? If yes, fix it. If not, say it is correct:
This could introduce the potential for influence by the source if they interact with the reporter.
Incorrect:
This could introduce the potential for influence by the source if he or she interacts with the reporter.
300
Is this sentence correct? If no, fix it. If yes, say it is correct.
I am studying political science, however I don't ever want to be a politician.
Incorrect.
I am studying political science; however, I don't ever want to be a politician.
300
Is this sentence correct? If no, fix it. If yes, say it is correct.
The couple has had issues ever since they were newlyweds.
Incorrect. The word "issues" should not be used in news writing.
300
What is wrong with this sentence?
In his State of the Union message, President Bush warned us about Saddam’s weapons of mass destruction.
The United States is not the entire world. It should say, " In his State of the Union message, President Bush warned Americans about Saddam’s weapons of mass destruction."
300
Is this sentence acceptable for news writing?
Jones said he sued the woman because she ate a piece of his bacon; it is his favorite food.