Saturday, March 8, 2008

Week 7 - AP Style Quiz S-Z

1) He thought of Smokey Bear every time he got near a smoldering fire or entered a smoky room. (3)

2) The forecast is for lower temperatures, falling to the low 30s by tonight. If the rain continues, there could be a traveler's advisory. (3)

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. (3)

4) His weeklong ordeal will be finished when finals week is over. Until then, his well-being is in doubt. (2)

5) A 19-year-old youth was arrested Monday for carrying a Saturday night special without a permit. After being released on bail, he disappeared. His whereabouts is unknown. (4)

6) When he heard the building plan for the new high school had been rejected, Bill pulled out his stationery to write a letter of protest. (2)

7) Ben really knows his Scriptures, but he knows little about the Talmud or the Shariah. (3)

1 comment:

camccune said...

18/20

2) travelers' advisory (its plural and possessive)
5) a 19-year-old is no longer a youth