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AP Style: What's wrong with this sentence?; All Answers are Correct The girl, Anne Stockdale, age nine, was carrying 2 small boxes, five cents, and a can of mace. >>>The girl, Anne Stockdale, age 9... (use numeral), was carrying two (spell out) small boxes, 5 cents (use numerals for money and omit comma) and a can of mace. At 12 noon yesterday, the Priest gave the 7 year old girl from Eugene, Ore., a bible and five dollars. >>>At (remove 12) noon yesterday, the priest (lowercase) gave the 7-yearold girl (add dashes) from Eugene, Oregon (spell out states), a Bible (cap) and $5. (use numeral and symbol) The teenager, who lives on Erie Av., is 5', 6" tall, weighs 140 pds., and likes both oreos and french fries. >>>The teenager, who lives on Erie Avenue (spell out bc no number), is 5 feet (remove comma) 6 inches tall, weighs 140 pounds (write out pounds and omit comma) and likes both Oreos (cap) and French fries (cap). During the 20th century, the Federal Govt. spent 4,800,000 million dollars to protect wildlife in the Calif. park. >>>During the 20th century, the federal government (lowercase and spell out) spent $4.8 million (condense to decimal and use $) to protect wildlife in the California (spell out) park. Seven persons, including Mrs. Evelyn Miehe, will meet the Realtor at 12 noon at the Sherer Realty Co. on King Dr. >>>Seven people (replace), including (remove Mrs.) Evelyn Miehe, will meet the Realtor at (remove 12) noon at the Sherer Realty Co. on King Drive (always spell out Drive). The child, age seven, was sipping a coke and carrying $0.25 as he walked north on Jamestown Blvd. at 8:20 a.m. yesterday. >>>The child, age 7 (use numeral), was sipping a Coke (cap) and carrying 25 cents (spell out and don't use symbol) as he walked north on Jamestown Boulevard (spell out bc no number) at 8:20 a.m. yesterday. The girl, age 19, will receive her degree in Journalism from a school in Mass. >>>The girl, age 19, will receive her degree in journalism (lowercase) from a school in Massachusetts (spell out). The Governor, a member of the democratic party, said his son earned a Ph.D. in the department of history during the 1960s. >>>The governor (lower case), a member of the Democratic Party (cap both), said his son earned a (remove Ph.D.) doctorate in the Department of History (cap) during the 1960s. The temperature in the Midwest fell below 0 at 12 midnight. >>>The temperature in the Midwest fell below zero (spell out) at (remove 12) midnight.A baby sitter in Reno, Nev., said she saves 50 percent of her earnings, or about one hundred dollars a month. >>>A baby sitter in Reno, Nevada (spell out), said she saves 50 percent of her earnings, or about $100 (use numeral and $) a month. Mr. Richard Moore works as a reporter in the southwest and, eleven years ago, won a pulitzer prize for a book entitled Tragedy. >>>(remove Mr.) Richard Moore works as a reporter in the Southwest (cap) and, 11 (use numeral) years ago, won a Pulitzer Prize (cap) for a book (remove entitled) titled "Tragedy." (add quotes) At 10:00 AM this morning, the Vice-President of the U.S. will meet with three persons, including Rev. James Haloway of Toledo Ohio. >>>At 10 a.m. (remove :00 and this morning), the vice president (lowercase no dash) of the U.S. will meet with three (remove persons) people, including (add the) the Rev. James Haloway of Toledo, (add comma) Ohio. The presidential aide said the odds are five to four that the Porsche driven by Movie Star Paul Newman will exceed two hundred miles an hour. >>>The presidential aide said the odds are 5-4 (use numerals with ratios) that the Porsche driven by movie star (lowercase) Paul Newman will exceed 200 mph. (use numerals and abbreviation) Prof. Mildred Berg, a native of Carbondale Illinois, yesterday criticized both Pres. Lyndon Johnson and the United States constitution. >>>Professor (spell out) Mildred Berg, a native of Carbondale, (comma) Illinois, yesterday criticized both President (spell out) Lyndon Johnson and the United States Constitution (spell out). He was a member of the Kansas legislature, then the U.S. Senate, and says it will cost from $7 to $9 million dollars to seek re-election. >>>He was a member of the Kansas Legislature (cap), then the U.S. Senate, and says it will cost from $7 to $9 million (remove dollars) to seek re-election. Senator John Glenn, a democrat from Ohio, estimated last Winter that the Federal program will cost from 10 to 20 Billion Dollars. >>>Sen. (abbreviate) John Glenn, a Democrat (cap) from Ohio, estimated last winter (lowercase) that the federal (lowercase) program will cost from $10 to $20 billion (use $ and lowercase billion). They arrived at 11:00 pm yesterday and, afterwards, revealed that Samuel Swauger of 4987 Huron Dr. won the election. >>>They arrived at 11 (remove :00) p.m. (add periods to p.m.) yesterday and, afterward (remove s), revealed that Samuel Swauger of 4987 Huron Drive (always spell out drive) won the election. During the 1970's, the Priest was able to xerox a copy for five cents and said it was alright for other persons in the City to xerox additional copies. >>>During the 1970s (remove ' ), the priest (lowercase) was able to Xerox (cap) a copy for 5 (numeral) cents and said it was all right (two words) for other people (not persons) in the city (lowercase) to Xerox (cap) additional copies.The F.B.I. agent, who lives at 410 East Lake Dr. in Fort Worth Texas, drove South on Austin Blvd. then stopped at the Targill Corporation on Bell Ave. >>>The FBI (no periods) agent, who lives at 410 E. (abbreviate East when there is a number) Lake Drive (always spell out drive) in Fort Worth, (comma) Texas, drove south (lowercase) on Austin Boulevard (spell out) then stopped at the Targill Corp. (abbreviate) on Bell Avenue (spell out). The vice-president said they invited 5 outstanding teenagers from Wis. to visit the U.S. Capital Bldg. next Fall. >>>The vice (remove -) president said they invited five (spell out) outstanding teenagers from Wisconsin (spell out) to visit the U.S. Capitol (ol not al) building (spell out and lowercase) next fall (lowercase). The President, Pope, and other dignitaries will meet in the oval office of the white house at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow, then move to room 312 of the senate office bldg. >>>The president (lowercase), pope (lowercase), and other dignitaries will meet in the Oval Office (cap) of the White House (cap) at 10 (remove :00) a.m. tomorrow, then move to Room (cap) 312 of the Senate (cap) office building (spell out). Reverend Alice Caruna held a bible in one hand and a copy of the U.S. constitution in the other as she spoke to members of the Georgia Alumni Assn. yesterday afternoon. >>>The Rev. (abr. and add the) Alice Caruna held a Bible (cap) in one hand and a copy of the U.S. Constitution (cap) in the other as she spoke to members of the Georgia Alumni Association (spell out) yesterday afternoon. While visiting the President in the Oval Office, Senator Edward Kennedy, a Democrat from Massachusetts, warned that the Social Security system will go bankrupt during the 21st Century. >>>While visiting the president (lowercase) in the Oval Office, Sen. (abr.) Edward Kennedy, a Democrat from Massachusetts, warned that the Social Security system will go bankrupt during the 21st century (lowercase). I'll meet you on Magnolia Ave. at 2:00 a.m. this morning. >>>I'll meet you on Magnolia Avenue (spell out) at 2 (remove :00) a.m. (remove this morning). The bunny hopped across the Road on easter. >>>The bunny hopped across the road (lowercase) on Easter (cap). The 11 year old boy asked his Mother for a treat. >>>The 11-year-old (add -) boy asked his mother (lowercase) for a treat. Donald Trump, the President, will speak at 12 p.m. >>>Donald Trump, the president (lowercase), will speak at 12 p.m. Montgomery is the capitol of Alabama, and that is where the capitol building is. >>>Montgomery is the capital (al not ol) of Alabama, and that is where the Capitol (cap) building is.He served in the army for 4 years before becoming a city council president. >>>He served in the Army (cap) for four (spell out) years before becoming a city council president. The 86-year-old woman lived in the Florida Panhandle. >>>The 86-year-old woman lived in the Florida Panhandle. (no change) He joined the boy scouts in nineteen eighty two and was a Scout for ten years. >>>He joined the Boy Scouts (cap) in 1982 (use numerals) and was a scout (lowercase) for 10 (use numeral) years. Representative John Lewis was a major figure in the Civil Rights Movement. >>>Rep. (abr.) John Lewis was a major figure in the civil rights movement (lowercase). Broad and Main Streets will be the next construction projects in Auburn, AL. >>>Broad and Main streets (lowercase) will be the next construction projects in Auburn, Alabama (spell out). His favorite books were To Kill a Mockingbird and Gone With the Wind. >>>His favorite books were "To Kill a Mockingbird" and "Gone With the Wind." (add quotes) He said, "omit needless words." >>>He said, "Omit (cap) needless words." The Astronaut returned to earth on Tue. >>>The astronaut (lowercase) returned to Earth (cap) on Tuesday (spell out). The meeting will be held sometime in Feb. at 123 Auburn Boulevard. >>>The meeting will be held sometime in February (spell out bc no date) at 123 Auburn Blvd. (abr.) We need to leave an hour early for the game in Atlanta, because it starts at 2 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. >>>We need to leave an hour early for the game in Atlanta, because it starts at 2 p.m. EST (abr.). The battle of Iwo Jima started in February 1945. >>>The Battle (cap bc specific name) of Iwo Jima started in February 1945. Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., helped lead the prayer and also read from the bible. >>>The Rev. (add the and abr.) Martin Luther King (remove comma) Jr., helped lead the prayer and also read from the Bible (cap). Admiral Johnson led the ship into battle. >>>Adm. (abr.) Johnson led the ship into battle. Later, he asked the colonel to help him. >>>Later, he asked the colonel to help him. (no change)The colors on the flag are red, white, and blue. >>>The colors on the flag are red, white (remove comma) and blue. When he was born, they named him John Jones, III. >>>When he was born, they named him John Jones (remove comma) III. Survivors include one son, Billy, of Auburn, one daughter, Millie of Tuscaloosa and his wife, Joanne. >>>Survivors include one son, Billy, of Auburn; one daughter, Millie, (add comma) of Tuscaloosa; and his wife, Joanne. (use semicolons) The winner was Dan Jones of Opelika. >>>The winner was Dan Jones of Opelika. (no change) He died in the 90s when he was in his '80s. >>>He died in the '90s (add ') when he was in his 80s (remove '). He was eighty-eight years old. >>>He was 88 years old. (use numerals and don't add dashes bc its not saying The 88-year-old as a noun) He won ten dollars in the bet. >>>He won $10 (use numerals and $) in the bet. Auburn won the game! >>>Auburn won the game. (remove !) "Please don't cheat on the test", the professor said. >>>"Please don't cheat on the test," (comma inside "") the professor said. He believed the witness's story. >>>He believed the witness' (remove s bc story also starts with an s) story. The basketball player was 6 feet, 2 inches tall. >>>The basketball player was 6 feet (remove comma) 2 inches tall. More than 1000 people met at Samford hall. >>>More than 1,000 (add comma) people met at Samford Hall (cap). Mr. Johnson celebrated his birthday on Monday night. >>>(remove Mr.) Johnson celebrated his birthday on Monday night. Det. Jim Jones investigated the murder that took place at 432 Winchester Circle. >>>Detective (spell out) Jim Jones investigated the murder that took place at 432 Winchester Circle. It is sometimes difficult to tell when Spring is coming in Auburn, but people who study Horticulture can help. >>>It is sometimes difficult to tell when spring (lowercase) is coming in Auburn, but people who study horticulture (lowercase) can help.Birmingham is known as the magic city. >>>Birmingham is known as the Magic City. (cap bc fanciful nickname) During his Presidency, Barack Obama did many great things. >>>During his presidency (always lowercase), Barack Obama did many great things. The list included Defense Secretary Robert Gates. >>>No change The Auburn City Engineer will go to the park tomorrow. >>>The Auburn city engineer (lowercase both) will go to the park tomorrow. The executive director of the Alabama Press Association, Felicia Mason, will be attending. >>>Felicia Mason, the executive director of the Alabama Press Association, (long titles come after the name) will be attending. The speaker was Defense Attorney John Paul. >>>The speaker was defense attorney (lowercase) John Paul. The president awarded Gardener John Jones a medal. >>>The president awarded gardener (lowercase) John Jones a medal. After the mission, Astronaut John Glenn returned to earth. >>>After the mission, astronaut (lowercase) John Glenn returned to Earth (cap). Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on rules meets tomorrow. >>>Senate Judiciary subcommittee (always lowercase) on rules meets tomorrow. Kappa Theta Fraternity is having a party this Sat. >>>Kappa Theta fraternity (lower) is having a party this Saturday (spell out). Juvenile Judge William Sanders will appear in court today. >>>Juvenile Court (add) Judge William Sanders will appear in court today. He advocates Social Security for the aged. >>>He advocates social security (lowercase) for the aged. He receives social security payments. >>>He receives Social Security (cap) payments. She was a marine coast guardsman. >>>She was a Marine Coast Guardsman (cap). My favorite holiday is April Fool's Day. [Show More]

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