Capitalization Exercise: Spring 2011 vs. Summer 2014
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What part of speech is 'Mockingbird' in the title 'To Kill a Mockingbird'?

  • Noun (correct)
  • Adjective
  • Verb
  • Preposition
  • Why is the word 'a' not capitalized in the title 'To Kill a Mockingbird'?

  • It is a verb
  • It is a proper noun
  • It is a preposition
  • It is an article (correct)
  • Which one should be capitalized according to the rule for directions?

  • south
  • North (correct)
  • east
  • west
  • In the sentence 'Adam plays three instruments: the piano, the drums, and the guitar,' why is 'piano' not capitalized?

    <p>It is a common noun</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is 'winter' not capitalized in 'My favorite season is winter'?

    <p>It is not a proper noun</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word should be capitalized according to the rule for proper nouns?

    <p>'Hot'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following should always be capitalized?

    <p>Proper nouns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should the first word of a sentence be capitalized?

    <p>Always</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which words within a title should be capitalized?

    <p>Nouns and verbs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a title includes prepositions or articles, when are they capitalized?

    <p>If they are the first or last word of the title</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a sentence, which of the following should not be capitalized?

    <p>Common nouns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following sentences correctly capitalizes a proper noun?

    <p>my grandparents live in the south on canyon lake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which sentence is a common noun capitalized incorrectly?

    <p>We drove west for two hours before reaching the ski lodge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly capitalizes a title?

    <p>a company of swans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identify the sentence that demonstrates correct capitalization in a colon list.

    <p>After karate practice, Steve had three things to do: stretch, take a shower, and go to bed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentence showcases correct capitalization in a title?

    <p>Gone with the wind</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identify the sentence that correctly capitalizes a proper noun in a list.

    <p>After karate practice, Steve had three things to do: stretch, take a shower, and go to bed</p> Signup and view all the answers

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