U.S. English Proofreading Skills Test (AP Style)
Compare the following manuscript copy to the final proof copy and identify the line in the proof copy that contains an error. MANUSCRIPT: Darling, Helga L. Ext. 2331 hdarling@millingscuff.nz.cc H...
Darling, Helga L. Ext. 2331 hdarling@millingscuff.nz.cc 0.0%
Hilyam, Harper S. Ext 2535 hhily@millingscuff.nz.cc 0.0%
Offhart, Nellie A. Ext 3323 noffha@millingscuff.nz.cc 0.0%
Parvcel, Jerome M. Ext 3330 jparvc@milingscuff.nz.cc 100.0%
All of the above. 0.0%
Compare the following manuscript copy to the final proof copy and identify the line in the proof copy that contains an error. MANUSCRIPT: One plane, eight yachts, 16 luxury cars, numerous houses,...
One plane, eight yachts, 16 luxury cars, numerous houses, villas and apartments — 0.0%
my grandfather was disgustingly rich, but also disgustingly stingy. Upon his death, we 0.0%
discovered that, rather than divide his estate equally among his family members, 0.0%
Grandpa had decided to leave a tiny morsel to every person in town — total 0.0%
strangers! — so that none of us "slip so easily into the lap of luxury." 100.0%
No error 0.0%
Compare the following manuscript copy to the final proof copy and identify the line in the proof copy that contains an error. MANUSCRIPT: To Mr. Brian Brenner, Boxing and Labeling Department: Ple...
To Mr. Brain Brenner, Boxing and Labeling Department: 0%
Please be advised that as of May 15 the company will discontinue 0%
its use of clear packing tape. New packing tape products in red, 0%
blue, and yellow have already been ordered for delivery on Friday. 0%
Please clear inventory of old stock and advise your staff of the change. 0%
a and d 0%
a, c, and d 0%
Fill in the following passage with the correct sequence of abbreviated or unabbreviated words or phrases, in accordance with the AP Stylebook. Albert Ewing, who has a ________ in psychology, regal...
Ph.D. / M.S. 0%
doctorate / master's degree 0%
Doctorate / Master of Science degree 0%
Ph.D. / master's degree 0%
Fill in the following passage with the correct sequence of abbreviated or unabbreviated words or phrases, in accordance with the AP Stylebook. Democratic ________ Al Franken of ________ , who took...
Sen. / Minn. / Sen. / D-Minn. 0%
Senator / Minnesota / Senator / Democrat-Minnesota 0%
Sen. / Minnesota / Sen. / D-Minn. 0%
Fill in the following passage with the correct sequence of abbreviated or unabbreviated words or phrases, in accordance with the AP Stylebook. History students were dismayed to learn that ________...
Prof. / Dr. 0%
prof. / doctor 0%
Professor / Doctor 0%
professor / Dr. 0%
Fill in the following passage with the correct sequence of abbreviated or unabbreviated words or phrases, in accordance with the AP Stylebook. Rallies took place across the nation from Jacksonvill...
Fla. / Alas. 0%
Florida / Alaska 0%
Fla. / Alaska 0%
FL / AK 0%
Fill in the following passage with the correct sequence of abbreviated or unabbreviated words or phrases, in accordance with the AP Stylebook. The ________ is currently reviewing the case against ...
D.A. / Det. 0%
district attorney / Detective 0%
District Attorney / Det. 0%
DA / Detective 0%
Fill in the following passage with the correct sequence of abbreviated or unabbreviated words or phrases, in accordance with the AP Stylebook. The ________ is one of the five major branches of the...
U.S. Air Force / United States / Department of Defense 0%
U.S. Air Force / U.S. / DoD 0%
United States Air Force / United States / Department of Defense 0%
USAF / U.S. / Department of Defense 0%
Fill in the following passage with the correct sequence of abbreviated or unabbreviated words or phrases, in accordance with the AP Stylebook. The deadline for submissions is ________, although so...
Jan. 30, 2010 / March / Sept. 10 0%
January 30, 2010 / March / September 10 0%
Jan. 30, 2010 / Mar. / Sept. 10 0%
Fill in the following passage with the correct sequence of abbreviated or unabbreviated words or phrases, in accordance with the AP Stylebook. The family was recently forced out of its long-time h...
325 E. Apple Street / Derrington Boulevard 0%
325 East Apple St. / Derrington Blvd. 0%
325 E. Apple St. / Derrington Boulevard 0%
Fill in the following passage with the correct sequence of abbreviated or unabbreviated words or phrases, in accordance with the AP Stylebook. The guest list included ________ Johnson and Howe, __...
Mr.'s / Mrs.' / Ms. 0%
Messrs. / Mmes. / Ms. 0%
Mister's / Missus' / Ms. 0%
Messrs. / Mmes. / Mlle. 0%
Fill in the following passage with the correct sequence of abbreviated or unabbreviated words or phrases, in accordance with the AP Stylebook. The hostess required us to send in our ________ card ...
rsvp / Apr. 0%
RSVP / April 0%
r.s.v.p. / April 0%
Fill in the following passage with the correct sequence of abbreviated or unabbreviated words or phrases, in accordance with the AP Stylebook. The recipe called for 2 ________ of sugar, 3 ________...
cups / tablespoons / teaspoon 0%
c. / tbsp. / tsp. 0%
cups / tbsp. / tsp. 0%
Fill in the following passage with the correct sequence of abbreviated or unabbreviated words or phrases, in accordance with the AP Stylebook. The researchers thought they had found relics dating ...
250 BC / 376 AD 0%
250 B.C. / the fourth century A.D. 0%
250 B.C. / A.D. 376 0%
250 B.C. / 376 A.D. 0%
Fill in the following passage with the correct sequence of abbreviated or unabbreviated words, in accordance with the AP Stylebook. The ________ has announced a new appointment to its board of tru...
American Medical Association / AMA's 0%
AMA / American Medical Association's 0%
American Medical Assn. / association's 0%
Fill in the following passage with the correct sequence of abbreviated or unabbreviated words, in accordance with the AP Stylebook. The master of ceremonies then announced, " ________ Herbert and ...
Gov. / Dr. 0%
Governor / Doctor 0%
Gov. / Doctor 0%
Governor / Dr. 0%
Fill in the following passage with the correct sequence of capitalized or lowercase words, according to the AP Stylebook. The boss offered the reluctant employee an ultimatum: ________ the task no...
Fill in the following passage with the correct sequence of numerals, words or phrases, in accordance with the AP Stylebook. Gerald found ________ on the sidewalk, of which he lent ________ to Mira...
twelve cents / 4 cents 0%
12¢ / 4¢ 0%
12 cents / 4 cents 0%
twelve cents / four cents 0%
Fill in the following passage with the correct sequence of numerals, words or phrases, in accordance with the AP Stylebook. His ________contract includes a yearly salary increase of ________ .
seven-year / 3.4 percent 0%
7-year / 3.4 per cent 0%
seven-year / 3.4% 0%
7-year / 3.4% 0%
Fill in the following passage with the correct sequence of numerals, words or phrases, in accordance with the AP Stylebook. My ________ daughter has already read _________ of the encyclopedia.
5 year old / 3/4 0%
5-yr.-old / 3/4 0%
five-year-old / three-quarters 0%
5-year-old / three-quarters 0%
Fill in the following passage with the correct sequence of numerals, words or phrases, in accordance with the AP Stylebook. The government provided between ________ in aid to several struggling co...
$6 and 8.2 billion dollars 0%
$6 billion and $8.2 billion 0%
6 billion and 8.2 billion dollars 0%
$6 and $8.2 billion 0%
Fill in the following passage with the correct sequence of numerals, words or phrases, in accordance with the AP Stylebook. The group of ________bowlers, who were all in their ________ , brought i...
one hundred / '40s / ten 289s / six 300s 0%
a hundred / 40s / 10 289's / 6 300's 0%
100 / 40s / 10 289s / six 300s 0%
100 / 40's / ten 289's / six 300's 0%
Fill in the following passage with the correct sequence of words and phrases, as prescribed by the AP Stylebook. A security guard at the local __________ has accused a ____________ student of vand...
high-school / high-school / full-time 0%
high school / high-school / full time 0%
high-school / high school / full time 0%
high school / high-school / full-time 0%
Fill in the following passage with the correct sequence of words or phrases, in accordance with the AP Stylebook. If you don't ________ your files on a regular basis, you should have a ________ pl...
back up / backup 0%
backup / backup 0%
back-up / back up 0%
back up / back up 0%
Fill in the following passage with the correct sequence of words or phrases, in accordance with the AP Stylebook. Jack decided to ________ his share of the company for a song, which made us all th...
sell out / sell out 0%
sellout / sellout 0%
sell out / sellout 0%
sellout / sell out 0%
Identify the type of spelling, grammar or usage error contained in the following sentence. Each of the choristers know when and how to warm up and get ready for a performance.
Pronoun case 0%
Pronoun-antecedent agreement 0%
Subject-verb agreement 0%
Parallelism 0%
Read the following passage and identify the line that contains an error in spelling, grammar or usage, according to the AP Stylebook.
I found an opening in my schedule to come see you next Friday; however, from 0%
what I under stand, you'll still be out of town at that point. Please let my assistant 0%
know when your next available so she can pencil me in — the sooner the better. 0%
b and c 0%
a and b 0%
Read the following passage and identify the type of error in spelling, grammar or usage it contains, according to the AP Stylebook. The tomato factory effuses such a strong odor of rotten produce ...
Capitalization 0%
Diction or word choice 0%
Plurals 0%
Tense or verb shift 0%
No error 0%
Read the following passage and select the line that contains an error in punctuation, according to the AP Stylebook.
The main character's shift in attitude is apparent when she 0%
says: "Gail swore up and down that she would never again speak to 0%
that awful man [her one-time lover.]" Indeed, that passage marks the 0%
beginning of the end of the relationship between the long-time friends. 0%
Read the following passage and select the line that contains an error in spelling, grammar or usage, according to the AP Stylebook.
Everyone in town, intent on sending that crook of a mayor to jail, testified 0%
in front of the judge. Even the judge himself testified, asking himself questions 0%
and giving himself carefully considered responses. The mayor didn't stand a chance. 0%
No error 0%
As a public speaking exercise, we were 0%
required to memorize and recite not only the 0%
Presidential oath of office, but also one 0%
of Hamlet's soliloquies. 0%
Read the following passage and select the line/s that contains an error in number usage, style or consistency, according to the AP Stylebook.
Seeing as our train wasn't scheduled to leave until 12:00 a.m., we decided to 0%
drive the 13 miles to Albany to do a little shopping — there were, after all, 0%
only fifteen days until Christmas and we hadn't even thought about gifts. Seven 0%
grandchildren, including a 3-year-old, were counting on us! 0%
a, b, and d 0%
a and c 0%
Read the following sentence and choose the option that should be edited to remove wordiness. The personnel director said she would postpone her decision about hiring a replacement until later.
The personnel director said 0%
she would postpone her decision 0%
about hiring a replacement 0%
until later. 0%
Which of the following is capitalized correctly, according to the AP Stylebook?
Which of the following phrases is capitalized incorrectly, according to the AP Stylebook?
the Prince of Wales 0%
the French revolution 0%
key to Room 1560 0%
Act 1, Scene 5 0%
the gypsies of Eastern Europe 0%
Beethoven's Serenade for Flute 0%
Nobel Prize in literature 0%
the queen mother 0%
the office of the attorney general 0%
an Olympic-size pool 0%
St. John's parish 0%
the Grim Reaper 0%
astronaut John Glenn 0.0%
the state of Maine 0.0%
communists, fascists, and Marxists 100.0%
leaning tower of Pisa 0.0%
Which of the following sentences contains an error in apostrophe usage, according to the AP Stylebook?
Despite budget cuts, the women's health clinic has developed several new programs. 0.0%
For goodness' sake, please take your feet off the coffee table. 0.0%
I have all of Dickens's novels, but I've read only "Great Expectations." 0.0%
The model student was accustomed to seeing all A's and B's on his report card. 100.0%
Hank's and Linda's house was built over 90 years ago. 0.0%
The local teachers college has come under fire due to the recent admissions scandal. 0.0%
He eventually graduated from Harvard with the class of '59. 0.0%
The couple had only managed to put aside three months' worth of supplies. 100.0%
Which of the following sentences contains an error in capitalization, according to the AP Stylebook?
No one was really surprised by the popularity of first lady Michelle Obama. 0.0%
The guests were horrified when they saw us cover our french fries and vienna sausages in Tabasco sauce. 0.0%
After six months in space, the exhausted astronauts returned to earth. 100.0%
I wrote Mother a letter but forgot to send a card to my grandfather. 0.0%
Which of the following sentences contains an error in comma usage, according to the AP Stylebook?
The local police apprehended the suspect, but the FBI performed the interrogation. 0.0%
My husband wanted to borrow my Ferrari, but he couldn't find the keys I'd hidden. 0.0%
The tycoon's recent investment left him $50,000 richer, and confirmed his financial prowess. 100.0%
The mayor wanted to run for reelection, but his advisors were against the idea. 0.0%
Which of the following sentences contains an error in number usage, style or consistency, according to the AP Stylebook?
The mayor managed to run the town's debt up to $5.2 million. 0.0%
Whenever I asked her to marry me, Sue just said, "A thousand times no!" 0.0%
1973 was a year of immense population growth. 0.0%
Four of the girls live only 6 kilometers away, while 2 of them live over 15 kilometers away. 100.0%
Your preliminary reports are due by 1:45 p.m. on Sept. 7, but you have until the twenty-sixth to submit the final copy. 100.0%
She completed her degree in the late 1980s and found immediate employment with First National Bank. 0.0%
Jane is fascinated by French fashion of the 1700s and 20th-century American fashion of the '20s and '30s. 0.0%
Pompeii, which was founded between 700 and 600 B.C., met its end in A.D. 79. 0.0%
Which of the following sentences contains an error in punctuation, according to the AP Stylebook?
Who wrote the book "The Grapes of Wrath"? 0.0%
The deceased leaves a son, Adam Hanks of Los Angeles; two daughters, Mary Hanks of Wichita, Kan., and Roberta Hanks of Amarillo, Texas; and a brother, Lewis Hanks of Boston. 100.0%
A rescue worker on the scene said that it was "too early to tell how many were injured". 0.0%
After bringing his wife to the emergency room, Harold asked, "Will she be all right?" 0.0%
I believe it was T.S. Eliot who asked, "Do I dare to eat a peach?" 0.0%
She listed the strengths — intelligence, independence, humor, insight — that she appreciated in an employee. 0.0%
Consider the first line of Herrick's "To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time": "Gather ye rosebuds while ye may." 0.0%
I absolutely hated reading Shakespeare's "Cymbeline!" 100.0%
Sean told me — Did I hear him correctly? — that he started the fire. 0.0%
The group of spies consisted of four Italian-Americans and six French Canadians. 0.0%
My sister, who is a consummate seamstress, taught me four new design techniques; the mandarin collar, the dolman sleeve, the contoured waistband, and the French cuff. 100.0%
Although the team scored a first-quarter touchdown, it wasn't able to sustain its lead. 0.0%
We figured it would take about three hours' time to reach the mountain peak. 100.0%
Until recently, students' refusal to follow a dress code led to disciplinary action. 0.0%
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial features 58,191 soldier's names. 0.0%
"My favorite part of the movie," said Alice, "is when he yells, 'I'm mad as hell and I'm not gonna take it anymore!' ". 0.0%
Which of the following sentences contains an error in spelling, grammar or usage, according to the AP Stylebook?
Were these 14 zebras ordered by you and her or by Sam and Al? 0%
Herbert and Peg have always been so rude to Arthur and me that we've decided to drop them from the guest list. 0%
Stella's and Alma's puppies usually frolic together at the dog park. 0%
Each of the climbers has undergone a rigorous physical assessment. 0%
No error 0%
The Gonzalez and Carey families have lived next door to each other for 10 years. The earthquake has left both the Gonzalezes and Careys homeless. 0%
The number of walruses are larger than in previous years. 0%
The Celtics are playing their first game tonight, while the Magic are scheduled for tomorrow. 0%
Agnes Libella was the publisher whom everyone admired most. 0%
We were not allowed to vote for any of the write-in candidates. 0%
The teenaged suspect burst into tears at the sight of the interrogation room. 0%
Which of the following sentences contains an error or inconsistency?
We are preparing shipments to Albany, Ind., Los Angeles and Kansas City, Mo. 0%
Dr. Amanda Bellingham will be the keynote speaker at the conference. Bellingham is best known for her research on Parkinson's disease. 0%
Today is Monday, August 15; the committee will not meet until Friday, August 20. 0%
The 2.5 percent discount he negotiated on that oil deal saved the company $1 million. 0%
Which of the following sentences does NOT contain an error in comma usage, according to the AP Stylebook?
The Paris runways glittered with expensive, colorful, over-the-top, spring fashions. 0%
The Paris runways glittered with expensive, colorful, over-the-top spring fashions. 0%
The Paris runways glittered with expensive colorful, over the top spring fashions. 0%
The Paris runways glittered, with expensive, colorful, over-the-top, spring fashions. 0%
Which of the following sentences does NOT contain an error in punctuation, according to the AP Stylebook?
Maureen's five page study, "Current Practices in Gastroenterology," will be published in The Mid-Atlantic Journal of Nursing. 0%
Is it better to stop here for the night? he wondered. 0%
"Keep away from the yellow line!", cried the train conductor. 0%
What exactly the problem is is not clear. 0%
Which of the following sentences does NOT contain an error in spelling, grammar or usage, according to the AP Stylebook?
After dividing up the loot, we realized that Lightfoot and Drake had taken the lions' share. 0%
Hugh isn't a close friend; still, I wish he would have invited me to the party. 0%
Having been awakened by the screaming sirens, the policeman met me in my pajamas. 0%
This year I learned how to tune a piano, make old-fashioned taffy and speak French. 0%
Which of the following sentences does NOT contain an inconsistency?
The marketing team will include Harlon Welsh, Emily DeAngelis, Ms. Rumson and Jim Cash. 0%
I sent out invoices 1518, 1533, 1585, 1572 and 1591 yesterday. 0%
Their telephone number is 518-555-7423, and their fax number is (518) 555-7424. 0%
Maryann's Ice Cream Shoppe has just ordered 24 pounds of toppings: 6 pounds of miniature nonpareils, 8 pounds of crushed chocolate wafers, and 10 pounds of multicolored sprinkles. 0%
Which of the following sentences is correct in terms of number usage, style or consistency, according to the AP Stylebook?
Oct. 26, 1966, was just a regular day for most folks — but for Renata and her two siblings, it was the beginning of a whole new life. 0%
By 6 p.m., you must read the preface on Pages xxv-xxvii and the introduction on Pages 2-15; familiarize yourself with tables 32, 41 and 48; and study figures 6-22. 0%
One thousand three hundred people work at 1100 Fairview Way; 1,205 at 7040 Alameda Blvd.; and 32,641 at 59000 Sunset Drive. 0%
All of the above are correct 0%
Which of the following sentences is most correct in terms of punctuation, according to the AP Stylebook?
My carpenter friend, Did I already tell you this?, will look at the work tomorrow and give you an estimate. 0%
My carpenter friend (did I already tell you this?) will look at the work tomorrow and give you an estimate. 0%
My carpenter friend: did I already tell you this?: will look at the work tomorrow and give you an estimate. 0%
My carpenter friend — Did I already tell you this? — will look at the work tomorrow and give you an estimate. 0%
Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly, according to the AP Stylebook?
My sister told me that when cousins are "removed" at least one generation separates them. 0%
My sister told me that when cousins are "removed," at least one generation separates them. 0%
My sister told me that when cousins are "removed", at least one generation separates them. 0%
Which of the following sentences uses correct punctuation, according to the AP Stylebook?
That breed of dog stands about 3-feet-tall. 0%
On Dec. 15, 2009, the choral group performed at Carnegie Hall. 0%
The final scores in the international championship were as follows; England, 6; Germany, 4; Italy, 8; United States, 1. 0%
Italian has two terms for the word 'face' — one for the face of a human (viso) and another for the face of an animal (muso). 0%
Which of the following series is correctly punctuated, according to the AP Stylebook?
When the runaway's suitcase burst open, out fell a half-eaten ham sandwich, three green, red and gold Christmas ornaments, 14 pairs of white socks, and bus tickets to San Francisco, Seattle and Portland. 0%
When the runaway's suitcase burst open, out fell a half-eaten ham sandwich; three green, red and gold Christmas ornaments; 14 pairs of white socks; and bus tickets to San Francisco, Seattle and Portland. 0%
Which of the following three words can be abbreviated when used with a numbered address, according to the AP Stylebook?
Road, Terrace, Street 0%
Drive, Circle, Boulevard 0%
Street, Drive, Avenue 0%
Avenue, Boulevard, Street 0%