ADV 225 Final

According to the syllabus, how many total points are available in ADV 225?

1150

According to AP Style, which of the following is the correct way to report a telephone number?

313-555-1234 ??? not sure

In ADV 225, at what time are quizzes due?

7 pm

Which of the following is correct, according to the AP Stylebook?

993 freshmen entered the college. 1994 was a good year.

Which of the following sentences are consistent with AP Style?

Question options: CORRECT ::: The Beatles were a rock 'n' roll band. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is located in Cleveland, Ohio. Aerosmith is also a rock and roll band. All of the above are consistent with AP Style. Choices a and b are correct, but c is not. None of the above is correct. Explanation: Only A can be correct because 'rock 'n' roll' has no ampersand (see p. 245) and Cleveland stands alone (see p. 56).

Which of the following are true, based on the AP Stylebook's guidelines for courtesy titles?

Question options: Refer to both men and women by first and last name, without courtesy titles, on first reference. Refer to both men and women by last name, without courtesy titles, in any reference after the first. Use courtesy titles only in direct quotations or after first reference when a woman specifically requests it. Use first and last name, without a courtesy title, to distinguish between two people who use the same last name. Correct Answer: All of the above are true, according to AP Style.

According to the syllabus, for extra credit in ADV, you can sign up for research studies or events using what system?

SONA

TRUE or FALSE: According to the AP Stylebook, The words "junior" and "senior" must be abbreviated as Jr. and Sr. respectively, but only when used with the full name of a person or animal. Neither should be preceded by a comma.

True

TRUE or FALSE: According to the AP Stylebook, the word "incorporated" should be abbreviated and capitalized as "Inc." when used as part of a corporate name.

True

TRUE or FALSE: According to the syllabus, writing assignments will be collected through online drop boxes.

True

TRUE or FALSE: Beijing stands alone in datelines.

True

TRUE or FALSE: Cleveland stands alone in datelines.

True

TRUE or FALSE: Detroit stands alone in datelines.

True

TRUE or FALSE: In ADV 225, deadlines for all projects are firm.

True

TRUE or FALSE: Instead of focusing on University or College policies, the AD+PR Student Survival Handbook talks about the Codes of Conduct.

True

TRUE or FALSE: Las Vegas stands alone in datelines.

True

True or False: According to AP Style, it is not acceptable to follow an organization's full name with an acronym set off by parentheses, as in: The students attend Michigan State University (MSU) located in East Lansing.

True

Which of the following are correct, according to AP Style?

Which of the following are correct, according to AP Style? Question options: A. The teacher said 60 percent was a failing grade. B. He said 50 percent of the membership was there. C. The cost of living rose 0.6 percent. D. There is a 90% chance of rain today. All of the above are correct. Correct Answer: (i think) A, B and C are correct, but D is not.

According to the syllabus, which of the following is NOT one of the general course expectations for ADV 225?

You must have perfect writing to succeed

Which of the following correctly completes the following sentence? Joe wanted to join PRSSA because he wanted to be __________ of that student group.

a part

Which is correct, according to the AP Stylebook? Smith Hardware Corp. reiterated that a special committee of its (Board of Directors; board of directors) continues to evaluate all options for the (Corporation; corporation).

board of directors, corporation

Which is correct, according to the AP Stylebook? Wheaties says it is partnering with a (microbrewery; craft brewery) to create a limited-edition beer.

craft brewery

Which is correct, according to the AP Stylebook? Notre Dame's leading scorer has a sprained right knee and is listed as (day-to-day; day to day).

day to day Explanation: Hyphenate only as a compound modifier preceding a noun: Aaron Rodgers will be evaluated on a day-to-day basis. Otherwise, no hyphen: LeBron James was day to day with an injured right ankle. (Chapter "sports," entry "day to day.")

Which is correct, according to the AP Stylebook? A teenager who was serving time for setting her aunt and uncle's house on fire (committed suicide; died by suicide) in prison.

died by suicide

Which is correct, according to the AP Stylebook? Weaver said he also ran into problems with (dropdown; drop down; drop-down) menus on the government website.

drop-down

Which is correct, according to the AP Stylebook? Fans and critics of (ride-sharing; ride-hailing; ride-booking) companies like Uber and Lyft will get a chance to weigh in on proposed regulations that could govern how the firms operate.

either ride-hailing or ride-booking Explanation: Ride-hailing services such as Uber and Lyft let people use smartphone apps to book and pay for a private car service or, in some cases, a taxi. They may also be called ride-booking services. Do not use ride-sharing. (Chapter "U," entry "Uber.")

Which is correct, according to the AP Stylebook? With the rise of photos, (E-mojis; e-mojis; emojis) and video snippets, "visual" has become a language of its own embraced by savvy companies.

emojis

According to the AD+PR Student Survival Handbook, faculty are welcome to give little-or NO- credit for any work that is late by how much?

one minute

Which is correct, according to the AP Stylebook? Wal-Mart Stores Inc. launched the program that allows consumers to trade in their (smartphone; smart-phone) for a newer device at participating (Wal-Mart; Walmart) stores.

smartphone; Wal-Mart

Which is correct, according to the AP Stylebook? After the (spinoff; spin-off; spin off) is complete, the remaining company is expected to post revenue of $3.9 billion for fiscal 2013.

spinoff

Which is correct, according to the AP Stylebook? Kim Kardashian, the (spokesman; spokeswoman; spokesperson) for the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights in Geneva urged Nepal "to create a climate where minority or dissenting views or beliefs are respected, ..."

spokeswoman

According to the AD+PR Student Survival Handbook, which of the following is a legitimate use for a laptop in class?

taking notes and looking up information

Which is correct, according to the AP Stylebook? A new round of budget talks (underway; under way; under-way) in Washington could produce proposals to change Social Security.

underway

Which is correct, according to the AP Stylebook? Are retailers, editors and stylists seeing (women's wear; womenswear) when they preview runway collections?

womenswear

According to the AP Stylebook and its Social Media Guidelines, the abbreviation "app" (for "application" in describing a computer program that runs inside another service) may be used on first reference.

False

TRUE OR FALSE - According to class discussion, the adverb in the following sentence is effectively used: His arm was totally severed from his body.

False

TRUE OR FALSE - According to class discussion, the adverb in the following sentence is effectively used: She fiercely slashed him with a knife.

False

TRUE or FALSE: According to the AD+PR Student Survival Handbook, class lectures are not copyrighted, and that copyright is not usually owned by the professor or instructor.

False

TRUE or FALSE: According to the AD+PR Student Survival Handbook, during job hunting it is always better to underdress than overdress.

False

TRUE or FALSE: According to the AD+PR Student Survival Handbook, skipping class is not the same as skipping work.

False

TRUE or FALSE: According to the AP Stylebook, "Inc." should be set off from a corporate name with a comma, as in "Time Warner, Inc., today announced ..."

False

TRUE or FALSE: According to the syllabus, editions of The Associated Press Stylebook published before 2015 are acceptable for ADV 225.

False

TRUE or FALSE: Kansas City stands alone in datelines.

False

Which of the following are correct, according to AP Style?

A. 1800 Daisy Lane B. 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. C. 4576 Elm Dr. D. 222 E. 42nd St. All of the above are correct. Correct Answer: A, B and D are correct, but C is not.

According to the AP Stylebook, which of the following is correct?

A. Dr. Richard Cole, Ph.D. B. Richard Cole, Ph.D. C. Dr. Richard Cole all are correct Correct Response: b and c are correct, but not a

Which of the following are correct, according to the AP Stylebook's guidelines for state names?

A. He was traveling from Nashville, Tenn., to Lakeland, Fla. B. Wisconsin is a northern state. C. He lives in Lansing, MI. D. His address is 1234 State Drive, Lansing, MI 48817. All of the above are correct. Correct Response: B and D are correct, but A and C are not.

Which of the following are correct, according to the AP Stylebook's guidelines related to parentheses?

A. His phone number is 517-123-4567. B. He is employed by the Michigan Dental Association (MDA). C. Place a period outside a closing parenthesis if the material inside is not a sentence (such as this fragment). D. His cell number is (517) 881-2345. All of the above are correct. Correct Answer: A and C are correct, but B and D are not.

Which is correct, according to AP Style?

A. Kick-off is scheduled for noon today.

Which is correct, according to AP Style?

A. President Barack Obama addressed the media. B. Barack Obama, president of the United States, addressed the media. C. Barack Obama, President of the United States, addressed the media. all of the above Correct Response A and B are correct, but C is not.

Which of the following are correct, according to AP Style?

A. The book cost $18. B. Dad, please give me 1 dollar. C. He is worth $4.35 million. D. She proposed a budget of $300 million dollars. All of the above are correct. Correct Response: A, B and C are correct, but D is not.

Which of the following is correct, according to the AP Stylebook?

A. The city has 1 million residents. B. The state has 7.51 million residents. C. The state budget totals $10.576 billion. All of the above are correct. Correct Response: A and B are correct, but not C is not.

Which of the following are true, based on the AP Stylebook's guidelines for "corporation"?

A. The word corporation should be abbreviated as 'Corp.' when a company or government agency uses the word at the end of its name. B. Spell out 'corporation' when it occurs elsewhere in a name. C. Spell out and uppercase 'Corporation' whenever it stands alone. All of the above. Correct Answer: Answers a and b are true, but c is not.

Which of the following are correct ways to express dates, according to the AP Stylebook?

B. She was born in September 1984.

According to the AD+PR Student Survival Handbook, what is plagiarism?

Clear scholastic dishonesty Passing off the words or ideas of another person as if you created them yourself Something that will not be tolerated in this department

Which is correct, according to AP Style?

D. website

Which of the following are true, based on the AP Stylebook's guidelines for DATELINES:

Datelines on a story should contain a city name, entirely in capital letters. In most cases, the city in a dateline must be followed by the name of the state, country or territory where the city is located. Some cities NEVER need to be followed by the state, country or territory in which they are located. These cities 'stand alone' in datelines. Detroit is the only city in Michigan that stands alone. Correct Answer (I think): All of the above are true.

Fred and Sylvia are married and own a house together. According to the AP Stylebook, what would be the correct way to show possession of that house?

Fred and Sylvia's house

Even though they live together, Fred has a set of books that belong only to him and Sylvia has another set of books that belong only to her. According to the AP Stylebook, what would be the correct way to show possession of those books?

Fred and Sylvia's house Fred's and Sylvia's house

Which is correct, according to AP Style?

I will speak to you afterwards. We are moving towards our destination. Both are correct. Correct Response: Neither is correct.

Which is correct, according to the AP Stylebook? The (internet radio; Internet Radio; Internet radio) company announced an in-car ad platform at the International CES gadget show.

Internet radio

According to the AP Stylebook, which word correctly completes the sentence? The company lost ____ assets.

Its

Which of the following sentences are consistent with AP Style?

Jay-Z is a hip-hop artist.

TRUE or FALSE: According to the AD+PR Student Survival Handbook, the Office of Academic and Student Affairs is a vital resource for undergraduate students.

True

According to the AD+PR Student Survival Handbook, which of the following is a reasonable excuse for missing class?

None of the above

Which is correct, according to the AP Stylebook? "I am (okay; OK) now and I don't want to worry about something that hasn't happened yet," she said of her smoking habit.

OK

Which of the following is one of the student organizations listed in the AD+PR Student Survival Handbook that you can get involved with?

PRSSA

Which is correct, according to the AP Stylebook? The company's latest product blends French cognac with moscato wine from the (South of France; south of France).

South of France Explanation: "In general, lowercase north, south, northeast, northern, etc., when they indicate compass direction; capitalize these words when they designate regions."

Which is correct, according to the AP Stylebook? She looked casual and relaxed in her (t-shirt; T-shirt; tee shirt) and jeans.

T-shirt

TRUE or FALSE: ADV 225 relies on Desire2Learn to deliver lecture content, assignments and supporting material.

True

Which is correct, according to AP Style?

The county has 1.51 million citizens. The state has 7.51 million residents.

Which is correct, according to AP Style?

The dealership sold over 75 vehicles during the clearance sale. The dealership sold more than 75 vehicles during the clearance sale. Correct Answer: Either is correct.

Which of the following is correct, according to the AP Stylebook?

They had three sons and two daughters. They had 10 minivans and one convertible. They had 10 dogs, six cats and 97 goldfish. Correct Response: All of the above are correct.

TRUE or FALSE: According to the AD+PR Student Survival Handbook, having an internship is something you can easily do to put yourself in a better competitive position with other students.

True

Which is correct, according to the AP Stylebook? The Spartans won despite shooting 20 of 33 from the (free throw line; free-throw line; free-throw-line).

free-throw line

Which is correct, according to the AP Stylebook? The Miami Heat (has embraced; have embraced) the 3-pointer, especially from corners.

have embraced Explanation: Team or group names with no plural forms also take plural verbs: The Miami Heat are battling for third place. Other examples: Orlando Magic, Oklahoma City Thunder, Utah Jazz. ("collective nouns," Chapter C.)

Which is correct, according to the AP Stylebook? The theme park will include a 180-foot-tall Ferris wheel, a (rollercoaster; roller coaster; roller-coaster) and other rides illustrating local history.

roller coaster

Which is correct, according to the AP Stylebook? Homeland Security is (seldom; almost never) the lead law enforcement agency in domestic terror cases.

seldom