Which of the following sentences does NOT correctly capitalize the reference to a government?
A)Seattle is a city in Washington State.
B)The state of Illinois prohibits texting while driving.
C)The district of Columbia is the capital of the United States.
D)The City of New Orleans was a train that ran between Chicago and New Orleans.

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The district of Columbia is the capital of the United States. The terms "city," "county," "state," and similar terms are capitalized if they follow the name of the city, county, or state and are considered part of the name. Answer C is the correct answer because "District of Columbia" (with "district" capitalized) is the proper, full name for the U.S. capital. Neither Answer A nor Answer B are correct choices because "city" and "state" are not capitalized. Answer D is not the correct choice because "City of New Orleans" does not refer to a government.

Which of the Following Sentences Does NOT Correctly Capitalize the Reference