Practice: AP Style Basics

Decide whether each of the following statements is true or false. In addition the Appendix, consult the index of Working With Words, 9e, and your wire-service stylebook for information.

Question 100.1

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Question 100.2

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Question 100.3

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Question 100.4

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Question 100.5

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Question 100.6

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Question 100.7

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Question 100.8

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Question 100.9

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Question 100.10

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Question 100.11

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Question 100.12

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Question 100.13

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Question 100.14

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Question 100.15

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Question 100.16

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Question 100.17

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Question 100.18

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Question 100.19

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Question 100.20

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