Question 1

Choose the sentence that applies correct capitalization.&#8203;&#10;A) &#8203;The middle ages was a period in European history.&#10;B) &#8203;The middle Ages was a period in european history.&#10;C) &#8203;The Middle Ages was a period in European history.

Accepted Answer

Capitalization rules dictate that "Middle Ages" should be capitalized as it is a proper noun referring to a specific time period. "European history" should also be capitalized as it refers to a specific region of the world.

Question 2

Choose the correctly capitalized sentence.&#8203;&#10;A) &#8203;Cayla will fly to San Diego to meet her aunt Tess.&#10;B) &#8203;Cayla will fly to San Diego to meet her Aunt Tess.

Accepted Answer

"Aunt Tess" is a proper noun and should be capitalized as it refers to a specific person.

Question 3

Choose the correctly capitalized sentence.&#8203;&#10;A) &#8203;Keith is an assistant in Senator Johnson's office.&#10;B) &#8203;Keith is an assistant in senator Johnson's office.

Accepted Answer

The title "Senator" should always be capitalized as it is a specific title referring to a specific person.

Question 4

Choose the correctly capitalized sentence.&#10;A) &#8203;He said, &#34;We can catch the 4:30 shuttle.&#34;&#10;B) &#8203;He said, &#34;we can catch the 4:30 shuttle.&#34;

Accepted Answer

The correct sentence should capitalize the first word of the sentence and any proper nouns, such as "4:30" and "shuttle."

Question 5

Choose the sentence that applies correct capitalization.&#8203;&#10;A) &#8203;The Fourth of July holiday falls on Monday this year.&#10;B) &#8203;The fourth of July holiday falls on Monday this year.&#10;C) &#8203;The fourth of july holiday falls on monday this year.

Accepted Answer

Capitalization rules dictate that proper nouns (such as “Fourth of July”) should be capitalized, as well as days of the week (such as “Monday”).

Question 6

Choose the correctly capitalized sentence.&#8203;&#10;A) &#8203;Five group members will climb mount hood in May.&#10;B) &#8203;Five group members will climb Mount Hood in May.

Accepted Answer

Mount Hood is a proper noun, so it should be capitalized.

Question 7

Which salutation is capitalized correctly?&#8203;&#10;A) &#8203;Dear Mr. Smith&#10;B) to whom it may concern&#8203;&#10;C) &#8203;dear Dr. Forde

Accepted Answer

The salutation "Dear Mr. Smith" is capitalized correctly because it uses a capitalized title and last name, indicating respect for the recipient. The salutations "to whom it may concern" and "dear Dr. Forde" are both incorrect because they do not capitalize the first letter of the first word or the title.

Question 8

Choose the sentence that applies correct capitalization.&#8203;&#10;A) &#8203;Next week, reverend ralph brownell will speak on his role in the civil rights movement.&#10;B) &#8203;Next week, Reverend Ralph Brownell will speak on his role in the Civil Rights Movement.&#10;C) &#8203;Next week, reverend Ralph Brownell will speak on his role in the Civil Rights Movement.

Accepted Answer

The correct sentence should capitalize the proper noun "Reverend Ralph Brownell" and the proper noun phrase "Civil Rights Movement." The first letter of each sentence should also be capitalized.

Question 9

Choose the sentence that applies correct capitalization.&#8203;&#10;A) &#8203;An interesting museum in Cincinnati is located on west Street, which is north of the city.&#10;B) &#8203;An interesting museum in Cincinnati is located on West Street, which is North of the city.&#10;C) &#8203;An interesting museum in Cincinnati is located on West Street, which is north of the city.

Accepted Answer

Capitalization rules dictate that proper nouns, such as street names and city names, should be capitalized. Therefore, "West Street" and "Cincinnati" should be capitalized. In addition, directions such as "north" do not need to be capitalized.

Question 10

Which complimentary closing is capitalized correctly?&#8203;&#10;A) &#8203;Sincerely Yours&#10;B) &#8203;very truly yours&#10;C) &#8203;Sincerely yours

Accepted Answer

The complimentary closing should be capitalized at the beginning of each word, so only "Sincerely yours" is correct. "Sincerely Yours" and "very truly yours" are both incorrect.

Deck 6: Capitalization