Grammar: Conjunctions and Capital Letters

Questions and Answers

Which of the following is considered a proper noun?

Lake Michigan (correct)

ocean

river

mountain

Which sentence contains a proper noun?

Mount Everest is the highest mountain. (correct)

all rivers have currents.

The ocean is vast.

A mountain stands tall.

Choose the correct capitalization rule for the following sentence: 'We celebrate thanksgiving day every year.'

Both 'Thanksgiving' and 'Day' should be lowercase.

Thanksgiving Day should be capitalized. (correct)

Only 'Day' should be capitalized.

There are no capital letters needed.

Which of the following lists only proper nouns?

Monday, February, Earth Signup and view all the answers

Identify the common noun in this sentence: 'Ali Baba found treasure in the cave.'

treasure Signup and view all the answers

In the title 'Mother’s Day', which word is a proper noun?

both Mother's and Day Signup and view all the answers

Which is not a proper noun?

city Signup and view all the answers

How should the sentence be corrected for proper noun usage? 'Shawn and ashley went to the park.'

Shawn and Ashley went to the park. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a proper noun used in context?

Mr. Lee teaches math. Signup and view all the answers

Which of these sentences correctly identifies a proper noun?

The Pacific Ocean is vast. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Conjunctions and Interjections

Conjunctions link sentences, words, or phrases together.
Interjections express strong emotion or call attention, typically followed by an exclamation point.

Capital Letters

Also known as upper-case letters.
Essential for the beginning of sentences, e.g., "The dog is barking."
Always capitalized for the pronoun "I."
Capitalization applies to personal names (e.g., Alice, Tom) and places (e.g., Bronx Zoo, London).
Festivals, holidays, days, and months also require initial capital letters (e.g., New Year’s Day, Christmas, January).

Nouns

Nouns classify into common nouns (general names) and proper nouns (specific names).
Proper nouns always start with a capital letter.

Common vs. Proper Nouns

Examples of common nouns: dog, bank, doctor.
Examples of proper nouns: Dr. Wang, United Bank, White Sand Beach.

Singular and Plural Nouns

Singular nouns refer to one person, animal, place, or thing (e.g., table).
Specific names of mountains, rivers, seas, and lakes are proper nouns (e.g., Mount Everest, the Thames).

Usage of 'Mount'

"Mount" signifies mountain in names; can be abbreviated as "Mt."

Proper Nouns in Context

Specific names associated with festivals or holidays are proper nouns (e.g., Halloween, Labor Day).

Noun Exercises

Identify and categorize nouns as common or proper.
Understand capitalization rules for nouns in sentences.
Differentiate between singular and plural forms.

Description

Test your knowledge on conjunctions and the proper use of capital letters. This quiz covers essential grammar rules, from linking words to capitalization of names and places. Perfect for enhancing your understanding of English grammar.