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AP Style Quiz

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Gauge your grasp of 2017 AP Style editing rules in about 10 minutes. Get a free 16 question checkup with instant feedback and a clear skill band.
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AP Style Knowledge (ASK)
Measures how well you apply writing and editing conventions associated with the 2017 AP Stylebook across common usage scenarios.
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06: Foundation | 712: Developing | 1316: Strong
A score of 9 falls in the Developing range, indicating you apply many 2017 AP style rules correctly but may benefit from improving consistency on less-familiar conventions.
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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Journalism and comms students
41%OF USERS
Students use it to check whether they remember core AP rules for class, internships, or campus media work.
Editors and copy editors
34%OF USERS
Working editors take it as a quick skills refresher on common style decisions like numbers, titles, and punctuation.
Content writers and marketers
25%OF USERS
Writers in blogs, PR, and marketing use it to spot gaps in everyday style consistency before publishing.
BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.
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Example Questions From the Test

    • The hearing is scheduled for September 8th in the main courtroom.
    • The hearing is scheduled for Sept. 8 at city hall.
    • The hearing is scheduled for September 8 before the council.
    • The hearing is scheduled for Sept 8 in the afternoon.
    • The station specializes in 1980's music each morning.
    • The festival celebrates 1980s music.
    • The documentary explores 1980s' music and fashion.
    • The playlist contains '1980's music for the party.
    • The firm opened an office in Denver, CO, last spring.
    • The retailer opened a branch in Denver, Colo., near downtown.
    • The company opened an office in Denver, Colorado.
    • The agency moved its staff to Denver, Col., after the merger.
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AP Style Quiz - Symptoms and Signs

Test your command of writing and editing conventions associated with the 2017 AP Stylebook. This free, 16-question AP style test covers numbers, dates, titles, punctuation, addresses, composition titles and other choices an editor might face. Your score provides a broad knowledge band rather than a personality type or professional credential. No sign-up is needed. This independent quiz is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Associated Press, and current AP guidance may differ from the 2017 conventions tested here.

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