Question 1

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 15. &#8203; Which sentence has all words correctly capitalized? &#8203;&#10;A)the american author edgar allan poe was born january 1, 1809.&#10;B)The american author Edgar Allan Poe was born January 19, 1809.&#10;C)The american author Edgar Allan Poe was born january 19, 1809.&#10;D)The American author Edgar Allan Poe was born January 19, 1809.

Accepted Answer

Option D is correct because it properly capitalizes all necessary words: "The" at the beginning of the sentence, "American" as a nationality, "Edgar Allan Poe" as a proper name, and "January" as the name of a month.

Question 2

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 15. &#8203; Which sentence has all words correctly capitalized? &#8203;&#10;A)dad cleaned out the garage so he could park his Kawasaki motorcycle inside for the winter.&#10;B)Dad cleaned out the garage so he could park his kawasaki motorcycle inside for the Winter.&#10;C)Dad cleaned out the garage so he could park his Kawasaki motorcycle inside for the winter.&#10;D)dad cleaned out the garage so he could park his Kawasaki motorcycle inside for the Winter.

Accepted Answer

"Dad" is capitalized when used as a proper noun or title, "Kawasaki" is a brand name and should be capitalized, and "winter" is not capitalized because it is a common noun, not a proper noun.

Question 3

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 15. &#8203; Which sentence has all words correctly capitalized? &#8203;&#10;A)Even if the dallas cowboys don't win the game this Sunday, we'll have fun watching.&#10;B)Even if the Dallas Cowboys don't win the Game this Sunday, we'll have fun watching.&#10;C)Even if the Dallas cowboys don't win the game this sunday, we'll have fun watching.&#10;D)Even if the Dallas Cowboys don't win the game this Sunday, we'll have fun watching.

Accepted Answer

Option D is correct because it properly capitalizes "Dallas Cowboys" as a proper noun (name of a football team), "Sunday" as a day of the week, and keeps "game" lowercase as it is a common noun not requiring capitalization.

Question 4

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 15. &#8203; Which sentence has all words correctly capitalized? &#8203;&#10;A)John, Joshua, and James have decided to join the choir at arkansas state university.&#10;B)John, Joshua, and James have decided to join the Choir at Arkansas State University.&#10;C)John, Joshua, and James have decided to join the choir at Arkansas State University.&#10;D)John, Joshua, and James have decided to join the choir at Arkansas State university.

Accepted Answer

Option C is correct because it properly capitalizes the names of people (John, Joshua, James) and the name of the institution (Arkansas State University) while not capitalizing the common noun 'choir,' which is correct since it is not a proper noun.

Question 5

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 15. &#8203; Which sentence has all words correctly capitalized? &#8203;&#10;A)Janelle works at the pinkerton mall on fifth avenue.&#10;B)janelle works at the pinkerton mall on fifth avenue.&#10;C)janelle works at the Pinkerton mall on Fifth Avenue.&#10;D)Janelle works at the Pinkerton Mall on Fifth Avenue.

Accepted Answer

Sentence D is correct because it properly capitalizes the proper nouns "Janelle," "Pinkerton Mall," and "Fifth Avenue," following standard English capitalization rules.

Question 6

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 15. &#8203; Which sentence has all words correctly capitalized? &#8203;&#10;A)The class read the essay &#34;Two Cultures&#34; last February.&#10;B)The class read the essay &#34;Two cultures&#34; last February.&#10;C)The class read the essay &#34;Two Cultures&#34; last february.&#10;D)the class read the essay &#34;two cultures&#34; last February.

Accepted Answer

Option A is correct because it follows standard capitalization rules: the first word of the sentence, proper nouns, and major words in titles of works are capitalized. "February" is also correctly capitalized as it is a proper noun.

Question 7

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 15. &#8203; Which sentence has all words correctly capitalized? &#8203;&#10;A)Ishmael signed up for professor Menchaca's class in Mexican-american literature.&#10;B)Ishmael signed up for Professor Menchaca's class in mexican-american literature.&#10;C)Ishmael signed up for professor Menchaca's class in mexican-american literature.&#10;D)Ishmael signed up for Professor Menchaca's class in Mexican-American literature.

Accepted Answer

Option D is correct because it properly capitalizes "Professor" as a title before a name, "Menchaca" as a proper noun, and "Mexican-American" as a hyphenated ethnic group.

Question 8

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 15. &#8203; Which sentence has all words correctly capitalized? &#8203;&#10;A)mikako and i passed the test after mr. thrower helped us review.&#10;B)mikako and i passed the test after Mr. Thrower helped us review.&#10;C)Mikako and I passed the test after mr. Thrower helped us review.&#10;D)Mikako and I passed the test after Mr. Thrower helped us review.

Accepted Answer

Sentence D is correctly capitalized with "Mikako" and "I" as proper nouns and "Mr. Thrower" as a proper noun and title, following standard English capitalization rules.

Question 9

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 15. &#8203; Which sentence has all words correctly capitalized? &#8203;&#10;A)My mom said, &#34;If your sister can't help you with your math class, call Uncle Alonso.&#34;&#10;B)My Mom said, &#34;If your Sister can't help you with your math class, call Uncle Alonso.&#34;&#10;C)My mom said, &#34;If your sister can't help you with your math class, call uncle alonso.&#34;&#10;D)My Mom said, &#34;If your sister can't help you with your math class, call uncle Alonso.&#34;

Accepted Answer

Sentence A correctly capitalizes "mom" and "sister" as common nouns (since they are not used as part of a direct address or as proper nouns in this context) and "Uncle Alonso" as a proper noun.

Question 10

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 15. &#8203; &#10;The first word of a sentence is always capitalized. &#8203;

Accepted Answer

Capitalization rules dictate that the first word of a sentence must always begin with a capital letter.

Question 11

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 15. &#8203; Which sentence has all words correctly capitalized? &#8203;&#10;A)&#34;don't forget to call Mr. Wilson,&#34; Sherwood said.&#10;B)&#34;Don't forget to call mr. wilson,&#34; Sherwood said.&#10;C)&#34;Don't forget to call mr. Wilson,&#34; Sherwood said.&#10;D)&#34;Don't forget to call Mr. Wilson,&#34; Sherwood said.

Accepted Answer