Do You Know Your Stylebook?
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A quiz to determine if you're up to speed on the latest AP Stylebook entries
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According the the AP Stylebook, which form is correct when referring to a page or collection of pages on the World Wide Web?
- A.
Web site
- B.
Web site
- C.
Website
- D.
Website
Correct Answer
C. WebsiteExplanation
It changed from Web site on April 16, 2010. The entry now says: website A location on the World Wide Web that maintains one or more pages at a specific address. Also, webcam, webcast and webmaster. But as a short form and in terms with separate words, the Web, Web page and Web feed.Rate this question:
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When referring to the company that owns Taco Bell, KFC and other fast-food establishments, which is correct?
- A.
Yum! Brands Inc.
- B.
Yum Brands Inc.
- C.
Yum! Inc.
- D.
Yum Inc.
Correct Answer
B. Yum Brands Inc.Explanation
Added to the Stylebook Apr. 20, 2010: Yum Brands Inc. Owner of the Taco Bell, KFC and Pizza Hut restaurants. Headquarters is in Louisville, Ky. Do not use the exclamation point in the formal corporate name.Rate this question:
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Amazon's Kindle, Barnes & Noble's Nook and Sony's Reader are examples of an ...
- A.
E-reader
- B.
Electronic reader
- C.
Digital book reader
- D.
E-book
Correct Answer
A. E-readerExplanation
Added 4-6-2010: e-reader Or e-book reader. Devices such as Amazon's Kindle, Barnes & Noble's Nook and Sony's Reader used to display electronic books and other digital publications. Other devices, including laptops and Apple's iPad, have e-reader software that can perform similar functions.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Referring to an event that combines several martial arts, which is correct?
- A.
Ultimate Fighting
- B.
Mixed martial arts
- C.
Ultimate fighting
- D.
Taekwondo
Correct Answer
B. Mixed martial artsExplanation
Ultimate Fighting A registered trademark. Use the generic term mixed martial arts for bouts featuring boxing, wrestling, taekwondo and judo. Ultimate Fighting Championship is acceptable for events sanctioned by that group. Added 3-18-2010Rate this question:
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"Artisinal" refers to ...
- A.
A storeroom used to hold art supplies for a group of artists, as in a co-op or classroom setting.
- B.
Foods and drinks produced in small batches, often using traditional techniques and local ingredients.
- C.
A slang term applied to the numerous portable toilets at art and craft festivals.
- D.
An advanced Web design program developed in The Netherlands in 2009 offering government-grade security functionality.
Correct Answer
B. Foods and drinks produced in small batches, often using traditional techniques and local ingredients.Explanation
"Artisanal" refers to foods and drinks produced in small batches, often using traditional techniques and local ingredients. Added 2-5-2010Rate this question:
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The name of the new tablet computer from Apple should be written as ...
- A.
IPad in all instances.
- B.
Ipad in all instances.
- C.
I-pad in all instances.
- D.
IPad, except when it starts a sentence or headline. In those instances use IPad.
Correct Answer
D. IPad, except when it starts a sentence or headline. In those instances use IPad.Explanation
iPad: A touch-screen computer that is much like an iPod but is larger and can be connected to cellular data networks. Use IPad when the word starts a sentence or headline. Added to Stylebook 3-29-2010Rate this question:
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Select the correct statement.
- A.
"Breathalyzer" is a trademarked name for a device that tests blood alcohol level and should be capitalized in all instances
- B.
"Breathalyzer" is a word that describes a device used to test blood alcohol level and should only be capitalized at the start of a sentence or headline.
Correct Answer
A. "Breathalyzer" is a trademarked name for a device that tests blood alcohol level and should be capitalized in all instancesExplanation
Breathalyzer: Trademarked name for a device to test blood alcohol level. Use a generic description if the brand is unknown. Added to Stylebook 3-16-2010.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Select the sentence that is correct according to the AP Stylebook.
- A.
I am hoping I will be able to use my blueray player with my blu-tooth.
- B.
I am hoping I will be able to use my blue-ray player with my Bluetooth.
- C.
I am hoping I will be able to use my Blu-ray player with my Bluetooth.
- D.
I am hoping I will be able to use my Blu-Ray player with my Bluetooth.
Correct Answer
C. I am hoping I will be able to use my Blu-ray player with my Bluetooth.Explanation
Blu-ray: A successor to the DVD, Blu-ray is a standard used to deliver high-definition video and other digital content.
Bluetooth: A standard for short-range wireless transmissions, such as in headsets, that enable hands-free use of cell phones.
Both were added to the Stylebook on 2-9-2010.Rate this question:
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The acronym ACORN, used on first reference, refers to ...
- A.
An image editor created for MacIntosh computers.
- B.
Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now
- C.
An HIV/AIDS service organization in New Hampshire and Vermont
- D.
None of the above; ACORN as an acronym is never acceptable on first reference
Correct Answer
B. Association of Community Organizations for Reform NowExplanation
ACORN: Acronym for the activist group Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now. ACORN is acceptable on first reference, but the full name should be used in the body of the story.Rate this question:
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On first reference, preferred usage is ...
- A.
Atomic Energy Commission
- B.
AEC
- C.
The Commission on Atomic Energy
- D.
None of the above; the agency no longer exists
Correct Answer
D. None of the above; the agency no longer existsExplanation
The Atomic Energy Commission no longer exists. See Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Nuclear Regulatory Commission: This commission has taken over the regulatory functions previously performed by the Atomic Energy Commission.
NRC is acceptable on second reference, but the agency or the commission is preferred.Rate this question:
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