The Rules Of Capitalization

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Test your knowledge on the subject of capitalization!

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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 school

Explanation
You must capitalize proper nouns. You do not capitalize the seasons.

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Capitalize the ___________ of specific bodies of water, such as oceans, rivers, and lakes.

Correct Answer
Names, names

Explanation
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.

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3.

Which word would be capitalized?
- A.
  
  English
- B.
  
  Math
Correct Answer
A. English

Explanation
English is derived from a proper noun.

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4.

I just finished reading the ________.

Correct Answer
Bible

Explanation
All variations ao the Bible's title are capitalized.

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5.

Write a few sentences using your knowledge of capitalization.

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The Rules Of Capitalization

Which one of the following words would be capitalized?dog, sky, summer, jacobsen middle school

Capitalize the ___________ of specific bodies of water, such as oceans, rivers, and lakes.

Which word would be capitalized?

I just finished reading the ________.

Write a few sentences using your knowledge of capitalization.