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Media Writing And Editing Styleguide

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1. Physical distance






2. Means to cause or as a noun means a result






3. Two words in virtually all uses - one word only when used as an adjective before a noun in a nautical sense: an underway flotilla






4. Plural form of problem or turning point






5. For essential clauses -important to the meaning of a sentence and without commas. Use when referring to inanimate objects and to animals without a name






6. All nouns that mean different computer functions. Must use these in two words when in verb form.






7. The term denoting that an individual was born in a given location






8. To stand still






9. Extension of time or degree






10. Assistance






11. Use instead "survived by his wife" or "leaves his wife" not ______ of the late






12. Also Independence Day. The federal legal holiday is observed on Friday if July 4 falls on a Saturday - on Monday if it falls on a Sunday.






13. Multiple transportation vehicles






14. Twice a year (same as biannual)






15. Adjective stopped - firm and steadfast






16. Homicide without malice or premeditation






17. Preferred with numerals (instead of over)






18. Correct spelling of an individual or group being sued or charged with a crime






19. Means to exclude






20. Used in the United Kingdom or other monarchies. Citizen is also acceptable.






21. AP does not italicize words in news stories.






22. Capitalize for architectural style or corporate or governmental bodies that use the word as part of their name. Lowercase when used as an adjective.






23. Denote a specific cause-effect relationship






24. A verb meaning to blaze with sudden - bright light or to burst out in anger






25. The preferred term to describe adherents of Islam






26. Denotes praise of the expression of courtesy






27. Is acceptable on first reference to avoid a cumbersome lead - but provide the full name in the body of the story - HQ is in Baltimore






28. One who leaves a country ___s from it






29. A preposition to compare nouns and pronouns. requires an object - ex. Jayne blocks ___ a pro.






30. Takes plural verb - use it to mean one or the other - not both - right: she said to use either door - wrong: there were lions on either side of the door






31. For: peace - chemistry - literature - physics and physiology or medicine - the prize in economic studies is in memorial to alfred and should be referred to as such - ceremonies are held on Dec. 10 - Capitalize when with name - lowercase when not with






32. Means in an exact sense






33. To embarrass or disturb






34. Writes or speakers ____s in the words they use






35. For hanging not referring to a person's death






36. Plural means several groups of people - often military or animals






37. A person who has acquired the full civil rights of a nation either by birth or naturalization. Cities and states in the U.S. do not confer citizenship.






38. Is to wreak great destruction or devastation not interchangeable with ravish






39. For non essential clauses - where the pronoun is less necessary and use commas. use when referring to inanimate objects and to animals without a name






40. To show contempt for






41. Two objects must be in motion before they can ____.






42. Is used when someone is the object of a verb or preposition






43. A contraction for it is or it has

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44. Means at the side of






45. Capitalize if preceded by state name or when used in proper title. lowercase in other uses.






46. Means to flow in a continuous stream






47. Singular form of problem or turning point






48. Applied to a person residing away from the nation of which he or she is a citizen - or to a person under the protection of a specified nation.






49. Action word - past tense is laid - present participle is laying






50. Never towards - for a word meaning: moving in a specific direction







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