A second look atAP STYLE

A second look atAP STYLE

Which is correct? Why?Which is correct? Why?

1. We have to meet at 7 A.M. for pictures.2. We have to meet at 7:00 for pictures.3. We have to meet at 7 o’clock for pictures.4. We have to meet at 7 a.m. for pictures.

Which is correct? Why?Which is correct? Why?

1. The raider’s defense shut McKinney out in the second half.

2. The raiders defense shut out mckinney in the second half

3. The Raiders Defense shut out McKinney in the 2nd half.

4. The Raiders defense shut McKinney out in the second half.

Which is correct? Why?Which is correct? Why?

1. The HPMS turkey drive was on Nov. 11th, 2012.

2. The Highland Park Middle School turkey drive was on November 11, 2012.

3. The hpms turkey drive was on Nov. 11th, 2012.

4. The HPMS turkey drive was on Nov. 11, 2012.

Which is correct? Why?Which is correct? Why?

1. It was another lazy Wed. afternoon in TX.2. It was another lazy Wednesday afternoon in

Dallas, Texas.3. It was another lazy Wed. afternoon in texas.4. It was another lazy Wednesday afternoon in

Texas.

Which is correct? Why?Which is correct? Why?

1. “I was so happy with how well the band performed”, says 7th grader Jody Smith.

2. “I was so happy with how well the band performed.” Said seventh grader Jody Smith.

3. “I was so happy with how well the band performed”, exclaimed Jody Smith, 7th grader.

4. “I was so happy with how well the band performed,” said seventh grader Jody Smith.

Which is correct? Why?Which is correct? Why?

1. “I didn’t think we would all nail our parts”, Said Jody.

2. “I didn’t think we would all nail our parts.” Said Smith.

3. “I didn’t think we would all nail our parts”, says Jody Smith.

4. “I didn’t think we would all nail our parts,” said Smith.

Which is correct? Why?Which is correct? Why?

1. All 8th grade students were called to the auditorium at 12:00 p.m.

2. All eighth grade students were called to the auditorium at 12:00 P.M.

3. All 8th grade students were called to the auditorium at 12 Noon.

4. All eighth grade students were called to the auditorium at Noon.

Which is correct? Why?Which is correct? Why?

1. 5 eighth graders were caught skipping school on Monday.

2. Five 8th graders were caught skipping school on Monday.

3. 5 eighth graders were caught skipping school on Mon.

4. Five eighth graders were caught skipping school on Monday.