Copy Editing Flashcard 1

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Identify the AP Style errors in the following sentence: Original Sentence: The mayor announced plans to build a new park in downtown city. “We believe this will benefit the community,” He said.

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"Downtown city" should be changed to "downtown."

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Identify the AP Style errors in the following sentence: Original Sentence: The mayor announced plans to build a new park in downtown city. “We believe this will benefit the community,” He said.

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The word "He" should be lowercase.

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Identify the AP Style errors in the following sentence: The company's annual revenue increased by 15 percent last year, which is an increase from $1.5M to $1.725M.

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Use the symbol "%" instead of the word "percent."

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Identify the AP Style errors in the following sentence: The company's annual revenue increased by 15 percent last year, which is an increase from $1.5M to $1.725M. Options: Replace the number "1.5" with the word "one and a half."; Use the word "million" instead of "M."; Use lowercase "m" for "million."; The phrase "last year" should be capitalized.

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Use the word "million" instead of "M."

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Identify the AP Style errors in the following sentence: She has lived in New York City, NY for over 10 years and loves the hustle and bustle of the big city.

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Delete NY

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Identify the AP Style errors in the following sentence: She earned her Bachelor’s degree in biology from Harvard University in 2015.

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Use lowercase "bachelor's."

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Identify the AP Style errors in the following sentence: More than 5000 people attended the rally, according to the event organizers.

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Use "5,000" instead of "5000."

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Identify the AP Style errors in the following sentence: The organization is planning a fundraiser for its new initiative, which aims to provide free textbooks to low-income students.

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Use "initiative that" instead of "initiative, which."

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Which of the following best describes the AP writing style? Options: Using complex and lengthy sentences, Prioritizing clarity, brevity, and accuracy, Writing in a narrative format, Using informal language

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Prioritizing clarity, brevity, and accuracy

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

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Which of the following is a key characteristic of the AP writing style? Use of jargon and technical terms, Emphasis on simplicity and directness, Use of long, complex sentences, Preference for passive voice

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Emphasis on simplicity and directness

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking