The Rules Of Capitalization
Test your knowledge on the subject of capitalization!
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Which one of the following words would be capitalized?dog, sky, summer, jacobsen middle school
- A.
Dog
- B.
Summer
- C.
Sky
- D.
Jacobsen middle school
Correct Answer
D. Jacobsen middle schoolExplanation
You must capitalize proper nouns. You do not capitalize the seasons.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Capitalize the ___________ of specific bodies of water, such as oceans, rivers, and lakes.
Correct Answer
Names, namesExplanation
While general terms like "ocean" or "river" are not capitalized, it's important to capitalize the names of specific bodies of water. This rule helps distinguish between a general type of water body and a particular one, like the Pacific Ocean or the Nile River.Rate this question:
- 3.
Which word would be capitalized?
- A.
English
- B.
Math
Correct Answer
A. EnglishExplanation
English is derived from a proper noun.Rate this question:
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- 4.
I just finished reading the ________.
Correct Answer
BibleExplanation
All variations ao the Bible's title are capitalized.Rate this question:
- 5.
Write a few sentences using your knowledge of capitalization.
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