my question from last night was moved to the second page.
But I asked if north central would be hyphenated in AP style.. A tutor replied in what context..
This context:
He was born in Zhengzhou, China, which is the capital and largest city of Henan province in north central China
It shouldn't be hyphenated,
thanks Ms. Sue
You're welcome, Blaze.
To determine whether "north central" should be hyphenated in AP style, you would refer to the Associated Press (AP) Stylebook. Unfortunately, I am unable to access the internet, so I do not have a direct copy of the stylebook. However, I can provide you with some general information.
In AP style, compound modifiers that come before a noun are typically hyphenated to avoid confusion and clarify the relationship between the words. This helps readers understand that the words together are functioning as a single concept modifying the noun.
Based on this general principle, it is likely that "north central" would be hyphenated in the context you provided: "north central China." By hyphenating the words, it suggests that "north central" is working together as a compound modifier describing the specific region of China.
To get a definitive answer, I recommend consulting the AP Stylebook directly. You can either refer to a physical copy or access the online version if you have a subscription. The stylebook will provide more specific guidelines on hyphenation and other language usage rules specific to AP style.