AP Style/Grammar

Use these resources in combination with your AP Stylebook.
AP Style: List of terms and study sheets with definitions
The list contains some of the most commonly used AP Style facts that you’re responsible to know for this semester. They are all covered on a 100-point, multiple choice AP Style Exam scheduled Monday-Friday, Feb. 17-21 in the Testing Center (Himes Hall).

The attached study sheet defines most of the words on the AP Style list and highlights the most common uses for some of the longer entries. NOTE: The study sheet is not a replacement for the Stylebook but merely a resource. 

Grammar/Punctuation/Word Problems List & Study Guide:
This is a list of grammar concepts you should be able to use correctly. The items with an asterisk (*) are also defined in the AP Stylebook. The study sheet defines and gives examples for terms on the list. Use this in conjunction with the grammar resource recommended by your instructor. They are all covered on a 100-point, multiple choice AP Style Exam scheduled Monday-Friday, Feb. 17-21 in the Testing Center (Himes Hall).

Post-tests for the AP and Grammar exams are scheduled Monday-Friday, April 13-17, in the testing center. These will be similar to the first set of exams. You’re responsible for scheduling and taking both exams during the week.

Copy Editor’s Cheat Sheet
The cheat sheet contains the most common AP style, punctuation, spelling and math concepts writers and editors might use.

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