AP Style F

AP Style F

1. Farther= Physical distance

   • "He walked farther into the woods"

2. Further= Extension of time or degree

   • "She will look further into the mystery"

3. Felony: A serious crime, potential of more than 1 YEAR IN PRISON.

   • Misdemeanor: A minor offense against the law, potential of NO MORE THAN 1 YEAR IN JAIL.
     • Felon: A person convicted of a FELONY, regardless of whether individual actually spends time in confinement or is given probation or a fine instead.
       • "Convicted felon" is redundant.
     • Both depend on the government jurisdiction involved.

4. Female = adjective. Don't use "woman"

   • "She is the first female governor of North Carolina"

5. Fewer = individual items

   • Wrong: "She was fewer than 60 years old." (Years in this sense refers to a period of time, not individual years.)
   • Right: "Fewer than 10 applicants called. (individuals)

6. Less = Bulk/Quantity

   • Wrong: "The trend is toward more machines and less people" (People in this sense refers to individuals)
   • Right: "I had less than $50 in my pocket"
     • An amount, But: "I had FEWER than 50 $1 bills in my pocket" (each bill is an individual item.)