AP Style - Lightning Round

Which is the preferred way to handle attribution of this quote?

• “Growth at our university continues to be impressive,” Smith says.

• “Growth at our university continues to be impressive,” Mr. Smith said.

• “Growth at our university continues to be impressive,” Dr. Smith said.

• “Growth at our university continues to be impressive,” Smith said.

Which sentence is correct?

• John Smith, vice president of student affairs, will address students at the conference.

• John Smith, Vice President of Student Affairs, will address students at the conference.

• John Smith, Vice President of student affairs, will address students at the conference.

• Vice president of student affairs John Smith will address students at the conference.

Which sentence is correct, according to AP style?

• The Federal Bureau of Investigations is investigating the shooting.

• The Federal Bureau of Investigation is investigating the shooting.

• The F.B.I. is investigating the shooting.

• The FBI is investigating the shooting.

Which sentence is correct, according to AP style?

• The swimmer said his career began at his local YMCA pool.

• The swimmer said his career began at his local Y.M.C.A. pool.

•   The swimmer said his career began at his local Young Men’s Christian Association pool.

• The swimmer said his career began at his local Young Man’s Christian Association pool.

Which sentence is correct, according to AP style?

• Smith worked under deep cover for the CIA for 14 years.

• Smith worked under deep cover for the Central Intelligence Agency for 14 years.

• Smith worked under deep cover for the C.I.A. for 14 years.

• Smith worked under deep cover for the Central Intelligence Agency for fourteen years.

Which sentence is correct, according to AP style?

• The armed robbery happened in the four hundred block of Elm Street.

• The armed robbery happened in the 400 block of Elm Str.

• The armed robbery happened in the 400 block of Elm Street.

• The armed robbery happened in the 400 block of Elm St.