Style Test II

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Harbor College Journalism 101 Your name ____________________________

Style Quiz “A”

The sentences or statements below contain one or more errors related to the letter “b.” Make corrections using the appropriate Proofreaders’ Marks found in the back of the Associated Press stylebook. This is an open-book assignment.

1. The United States army is in combat in Iraq.

2. Jones was charged with assault after beating Smith with a lead pipe.

3. Police believe a gang of robbers has been breaking into ATM machines around the city.

4. Members of the American Medical Assn. spoke at city hall today.

5. The California assembly went into special session Monday.

6. An average of 100 new jobs are created daily in America.

7. Firefighters used an axe to cut through the roof.

8. The college plans to hold its first annual gay rights march and rally april 16.

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Harbor College Journalism 101 Your name ____________________________

Style Quiz “B”

1. Smythe has a B.A. in science and mathematics.

2. Harvey was known as a fine ball-player.

3. Fields was at the Bar-Mitzvah of Sally Feldman.

4. Police say Oliver was shot in the backyard after he was told to stop.

5. The suspect was a bar maid in mid-town, according to reports.

6. A standard barrel of crude oil in the United States contains 35 imperial gallons.

7. According to the dock master, she was a big boat carrying more than 3,000 passengers.

8. Afghan women typically wear a burca dress covering them from head to toe.

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Harbor College Journalism 101 Your name ____________________________

Style Quiz “C”

The sentences or statements below contain one or more errors related to the letter “c.” Make corrections using the appropriate Proofreaders’ Marks found in the back of the Associated Press stylebook. This is an open-book assignment.

1. The city counsel is expected to take a vote on the measure sometime today.

2. The United States Marine Core is stationed at Camp Pendleton, California.

3. Regulators estimate Gulf Oil Corporation’s profits to be in the billions of dollars.

4. According to reports, Haden was a school councilor at Our Lady of Mary middle school.

5. The Labor Department’s cost-of-living index, which measures changes in the retail prices of goods and services, shot up this month. Cosumers felt it at the gas pump.

6. Jones represents the 33rd congressional district from southern california.

7. At her desk, police found a broken CRT terminal and an apparent suicide note taped to the side of the keyboard.

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Harbor College Journalism 101 Your name _________________________

Style Quiz “D”

The sentences or statements below contain one or more errors related to the letter “d.” Make corrections using the appropriate Proofreaders’ Marks found in the back of the Associated Press stylebook. This is an open-book assignment.

1. The vote went in favor of convention Delegate Richard Henry Lee of Missouri.

2. The ship needs a deepwater port.

3. Police said the suspect definitely carried a knife, according to reports.

4. Smith told Congress that the Shuttle Mission was being put in the Deepfreeze.

5. The Dr. Pepper Company has its headquarters in Atlanta.

6. According to reports, the victim lay dyeing, while the gunman ran off with her purse.

7. Police did not suspect foul play when Lydia Markus drowned. But now, they say, new evidence has surfaced indicating that she was murdered.

8. In October, the United States switches off daylight-savings-time.

Harbor College Journalism 101 Your name ____________________________

Style Quiz “E”

The sentences or statements below contain one or more errors related to the letter “e.” Make corrections using the appropriate Proofreaders’ Marks found in the back of the Associated Press stylebook. This is an open-book assignment.

1. People who were eye-witnesses to the crash say the planes collided in mid-air.

2. The Vatican has adopted the EU’s Euro as its official currency.

3. The equal time provision of the constitution requires a radio or television station to provide a candidate for political office with air time equal to any time that an opponent receives beyond the coverage of news events.

4. She goes to work everyday wearing every day clothes.

5. Jones hit for the cycle, equalling the best effort of his career.

6. Smith spoke of a more equal distribution of wealth for the entire country.

7. Feldman was enroute to the Artic when the expedition was cancelled.

8. The word tremblor is a synonym for earthquake.

Harbor College Journalism 101 Your name ____________________________

Style Quiz “F”

The sentences or statements below contain one or more errors related to the letter “f.” Make corrections using the appropriate Proofreaders’ Marks found in the back of the Associated Press stylebook. This is an open-book assignment.

1. FAMILY NAMES: I wrote my Mother a letter. But grandfather Bill opened it.

2. He walked further into the woods. She will look farther into the mystery.

3. The snub did not phase her.

4. Local police called the Federal Bureau of Investigation when Smith turned up missing. An FBI spokesman said the organization was would look into the disappearance.

5. Jones is expected to be arraigned in Federal Court Monday on charges related to the death of Father Alfred Biggins of Mt. Saint Mary’s Episcopal Church.

6. FEWER/LESS: The trend is toward more machines and less people.

7. In the deposition, Sally Jones claimed that her former fiancée, Bill Smith, struck her across the mouth with an open hand.

8. She flouted her intelligence. He flaunts the law.

9. The ship foundered in heavy seas for hours, then floundered about, casting its catch of flounders from the deck back into the sea.

10. It was forecasted that it would rain, so we had to forego our walk in the forrest.

Harbor College Journalism 101 Your name__________________________

Style Quiz "G"

The sentences or statements below contain one or more errors related to the letter "g." Make corrections using the appropriate Proofreaders' Marks found in the back of the Associated Press stylebook. This is an open-book assignment.

1. Police say the suspect used a 32-gage shotgun in the attack.

2. The subject of the inquiry was general manager Pete Thomas of Gentel, Inc.

3. Authorities say that cases of the German measles in the United States are rare.

4. "That just doesn't gibe with what I was told," Parkinson told the panel.

5. Industry insiders said that she oozed with more glitz and glamore than other rock stars.

6. The gypsies who wander Europe have no true home, country or allegiance.

7. GEOGRAPHIC NAMES: The company's headquarters are in Sault Saint Marie, Wis., however, it also has an office in East Saint Louis, Mo.

Harbor College Journalism 101 Your name ____________________________

Style Quiz “H”

The sentences or statements below contain one or more errors related to the letter “h.” Make corrections using the appropriate Proofreaders’ Marks found in the back of the Associated Press stylebook. This is an open-book assignment.

1. Jones, a half back for the Renegades, is the half-brother of Reggie Smith who rushed for 123 yards by half time.

2. They live a hand to mouth existence

3. In Jamaica, as a form or execution, criminals are hung by the neck until death.

4. Troops decided to headquarter for the night before heading out.

5. JOHANNESBERG-Rebels here stormed the capitol of this South African city Friday in what appeared to be a bloodless coup aimed at the current government.

6. She was struck by a hit and run driver.

7. Hopefully, Brighton said, the work will be completed in June.

8. Long Beach hosts the Long Beach Grand Prix each Spring.

Harbor College Journalism 101 Your name ____________________________

Style Quiz “I”

The sentences or statements below contain one or more errors related to the letter “i.” Make corrections using the appropriate Proofreaders’ Marks found in the back of the Associated Press stylebook. This is an open-book assignment.

1. Statistics show that people immigrating from European countries into the United States have slowed significantly in recent years.

2. Police suspect an imposter used a metal impliment to open the door by force.

3. “We intend to launch an enquiry into their actions,” SEC spokesman Jules Fob said.

4. Speakers infer things in the words they use. A listener or reader implies something from the words.

5. Smythe said that, in-as-much-as the facts spoke for themselves, there was no need to continue with the investigation.

6. Harlan has been indicted for murdering little Suzy Brown, the six-year old Tempe resident whose body was found in a field last week outside of Phoenix.

7. The judge in the case said that irregardless of evidence turned up at the scene by police, statements made on the stand by the witness would not be admitted.

Harbor College Journalism 101 Your name ____________________________

Style Quiz “J”

The sentences or statements below contain one or more errors related to the letter “j.” Make corrections using the appropriate Proofreaders’ Marks found in the back of the Associated Press stylebook. This is an open-book assignment.

1. Through a plea bargain agreement, Hammer’s conviction was reduced to misdemeanor failure to pay child support, which is punishable by up to a year in county prison.

2. Soldiers in Iraq prefer to drive Humvees over Jeeps.

3. The Harbor Patrol pulled over two Jet Skiiers in heavily-traveled shipping lanes about three miles offshore and just outside the breakwater.

4. Allegheny County Common Pleas Court judge John Smith is expected to preside over the case, which experts believe could take as long as nine months to complete.

5. FACT CHECK: The U.S. Tax Court and the U.S. Court of Military Appeals are part of the judicial branch of the United States Government.

6. STYLE ISSUES: Arrested on charges of assault with a deadly weapon were Hasaan Benheim, 19, Harlan McKittry, 14, and Damon Randall, 13.

Harbor College Journalism 101 Your name ____________________________

Style Quiz “K”

The sentences or statements below contain one or more errors related to the letter “k.” Make corrections using the appropriate Proofreaders’ Marks found in the back of the Associated Press stylebook. This is an open-book assignment.

1. A substance made from vinegar, salt, tomatoes and water is known as ketch-up.

2. He lit the lamp with Kerosene.

3. Berger resided in the state of Kentucky.

4. Policed suspect the child was kidnaped.

5. FACT CHECK: The Garden Club of Wilmington is sponsoring a 5 Kilometer run Saturday. It

winds eight miles around Banning Park.

6. The Khoran is the sacred book of Muslims, who believe it contains the words of Allah dictated to the prophet Mohammed through the angel Gabriel.

7. Investigators found a Kleenex beside the body.

Harbor College Journalism 101 Your name ____________________________

Style Quiz “L”

The sentences or statements below contain one or more errors related to the letter “l.” Make corrections using the appropriate Proofreaders’ Marks found in the back of the Associated Press stylebook. This is an open-book assignment.

1. The last announcement was made at noon today.

2. The late Senator was not able to vote on the bill. He arrived an hour past the deadline to cast his ballot.

3. Police said he often lays on the beach all day.

4. FACT CHECK: Latitude, the distance north or south of the equator, is designated by parallels. Longitude, the distance east or west of Greenwich, England, is designated by meridians.

5. FACT CHECK: Latin America generally includes the islands off the tip of Florida and the continent of South America, plus French Guiana, Guyana and Suriname. Major island elements are Cuba, Hispaniola (the island shared by the Dominican Republic and Haiti), Jamaica, Puerto Rico, and the West Indies islands.

6. LEGISLATIVE TITLES: Sally Smith was elected Congressperson from the state of Georgia.

7. LEGISLATIVE TITLES: TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Both houses of the legislature adjourned today.

Harbor College Journalism 101 Your name ____________________________

Style Quiz Brain Exercises

Exercise of the brain is important. Read the sentences below for clarity and accuracy. Write your answers below the questions and make any corrections using the appropriate Proofreaders’ Marks found in the back of the Associated Press stylebook. This is an open-book assignment.

1. What do you put in a toaster?

2. Say "silk" to yourself five times. Now spell "silk." What do cows drink?

3. If a red house is made from red bricks and a blue house is made from blue bricks and a pink house is made from pink bricks and a black house is made from black bricks, what is a green house made from?

4. It's twenty years ago, and a plane is flying at 20,000 feet over Germany (Germany at the time was politically divided into West Germany and Communist East Germany.) Anyway, during the flight, TWO engines fail. The pilot, realizing that the last remaining engine is also failing, decides on a crash landing procedure. Unfortunately the last engine fails before he can do so and the plane fatally crashes smack in the middle of "no man's land" between East Germany and West Germany. Where would you bury the survivors? East Germany, West Germany, or no man's land"?

5. Without using a calculator - You are driving a bus from London to Milford Haven in Wales. In London, 17 people get on the bus; In Reading, six people get off the bus and nine people get on. In Swindon, two people get off and four get on. In Cardiff , 11 people get off and 16 people get on. In Swansea, three people get off and five people get on In Carmathen, six people get off and three get on. You then arrive at Milford Haven. What was the name of the bus driver?

Harbor College Journalism 101 Your name ____________________________

Style Quiz “M”

The sentences or statements below contain one or more errors related to the letter “m.” Make corrections using the appropriate Proofreaders’ Marks found in the back of the Associated Press stylebook. This is an open-book assignment.

1. News about the war in Iraq was reported this week in Newsweek magazine and Time magazine, but not in Harper’s Magazine .

2. Police say the suspect waited in the bushes until the mailman arrived.

3. Students have the ability to makeup work in this class, but not to take a make-up test.

4. Wilson said he discontinued using the product because his hair wasn’t managable.

5. Marilyn will marshall her forces.

6. Phillips is an M.D. that specializes in thoracic surgery.

7. FACT CHECK: A gigabyte is equal to how many units? (See metric system).

8. He is a real money maker.

Harbor College Journalism 101 Your name ____________________________

Style Quiz “N,O,P, Q”

The sentences or statements below contain one or more errors related to the letters “n, o, p and q.” Make corrections using the appropriate Proofreaders’ Marks found in the back of the Associated Press stylebook. This is an open-book assignment.

1. The United State refused to sign the nonnuclear treaty ban.

2. OBSCENITIES: The documentary, FUCK, by Steve Anderson, is an intelligent and extremely informative satirical film that focuses on the linguistic usage and origin of the English curse word. The film incorporates humorous and outlandish television clips, film montages and artistic animations by Bill Plympton, which help explain how the word came to be.

3. “I think he’s going to be okay,” Jones said of his standout running back.

4. Judge Raider revoked his probation and remanded him to custody until the parole board can take up the issue of a pardon.

5. He said 10-30 per cent of the electorate may not vote Meanwhile, Google’s stock dropped 7% today in heavy trading.

6. Police found Q-Tips bathed in blood at the scene of the murder.

Harbor College Journalism 101 Your name ____________________________

Style Quiz "R"

Pick any five entries under the letter "r" in the Associated Press Stylebook and write a sentence using each.

Harbor College Journalism 101 Your name ____________________________

Style Quiz - Teacher Mourned

Click the link above. Read the story, including the photo captions and profile. There are two journalist flaws in the material. What are they?