AP Style Quiz
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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SAMPLE QUESTIONS
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- 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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