AP Numbers Rules Quiz

What is the general rule for spelling out numbers according to AP style?

• Spell out numbers less than 10, use numerals for 10 and above.

• Use numerals for all numbers.

• Spell out all numbers.

• Use numerals for numbers less than 10, spell out 10 and above.

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According to AP style, how should you write the age of a child who is 10?

• 10 year old

• ten year old

• ten-year-old

In AP style, which months should be abbreviated when used with a date?

• January, February, March

• April, May, June

• July, August, September

• Jan., Feb., Aug., Sept., Oct., Nov., Dec.

When should you use figures for distances?

• For any distances 10 and over

• For any distances below 10

• Always

• Never

How should you write the time 3:30 in the morning?

• 3:30 a.m.

• 3.30 a.m.

• 03:30 a.m.

• 3:30 am.

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Fill in the blank: World War ___, Pope John Paul ___.

• A) II, II

• B) 2, 2

• C) Two, Two

• D) Second, Second

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Fill in the blank: My flight covered 1,113 miles. The airport runway is ___ miles long.

• A) five

• B) 5

• C) 5.0

• D) 5th

According to AP style, how should you write the date March 15th?

• March 15

• Mar. 15

• 15 March

• 15th of March

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In AP style, which of the following is correct for writing a percentage?

• 10 percent

• 10%

• ten percent

• ten %

The correct address of the high school.

• 1801 Schneider Street NE

• 1801 Schneider St. NE

• 1801 Schneider St. N.E.

• 1801 Schneider St. Northeast

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