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Saturday, October 6, 2007

AP Style Quiz(s-z)

1) He thought of Smokey Bear every time he got near a smoldering fire or entered a smoky room.

2) The forecast is for lower temperatures, falling to the low 30s by 8pm. If the rain continues, as expected, there could be a travelers advisory.

3) To celebrate Veterans Day, the anniversary of the armistice that ended World War I, troops of former soldiers will march down Main Street carrying U.S. flags.

4) His weeklong ordeal will be finished when finals week is over. Until then, his well- being is in doubt.

5) A 19 -year -old youth was arrested Monday for carrying a Saturday night special without a permit. After being released on bond, he disappeared. His whereabouts are unknown.

BONUS:6) The man was arrested for waving a twelve-gauge shotgun outside his home.

1 comment:

camccune said...

2) leave a space between 8 and p.m.; travelers' advisory
4) well-being (hyphen, no space)
5) 19-year-old (no spaces) man (not youth - he's 19, not 18 or under). Check AP stylebook entry on whereabouts.
Bonus: 12-gauge

12/15