AP Style: Brand Names
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Because of her allergies, she had to bring a box of _________ to the meeting with her.
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Kleenex
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Kleenex
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How well do you know brand names and trademark names used in Associated Press style?
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Firefighters used the __________ to free the man from the overturned car.
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Jaws of Life
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Jaws of life
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A. Jaws of LifeExplanation
Jaws of Life is a trademarked term.Rate this question:
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The fire destroyed the porch but did not damage the __________ nearby.
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Jacuzzi
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Jacuzzi
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A. JacuzziExplanation
Jacuzzi is a trademark for a type of whirlpool spa.Rate this question:
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The doctor suggested she take two __________ and check back in the morning.
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Aspirin
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Aspirin
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A. AspirinExplanation
The Bayer Co. lost its trademark on the word aspirin after World War II.Rate this question:
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The fraternity had to be evacuated after a campus police sprayed two men with ___________.
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Mace
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Mace
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A. MaceExplanation
Also known as Chemical Mace, Mace is a trademarked term.Rate this question:
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The toy shop always did brisk business selling __________ after the tournament.
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Yo-Yos
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Yo-yos
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A. Yo-yosExplanation
The Duncan company lost the trademark on the word yo-yo in the 1960s.Rate this question:
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A team of construction workers installed __________ in the new building.
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Sheetrock
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Sheetrock
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A. SheetrockExplanation
Sheetrock is a trademark for a brand of gypsum wallboard.Rate this question:
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Throughout the day, she drank coffee from a tall silver __________.
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Thermos
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Thermos
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A. ThermosExplanation
Although Thermos is still a brand name, it has not been a trademark in the U.S. since the 1960s.Rate this question:
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To celebrate their anniversary, the couple popped open a bottle of __________.
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Champagne
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Champagne
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A. ChampagneExplanation
Use Champagne only to refer to products from the region in France. All others are called sparkling wine.Rate this question:
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The two soldiers could not explain how the __________ was damaged.
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Jeep
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Jeep
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A. JeepExplanation
When referring to a military vehicle, jeep is not capitalized. Civilian vehicles made by the Chrysler Co. are capitalized.Rate this question:
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