Grammar: Conjunctions and Capital Letters

Which of the following is considered a proper noun?

Which sentence contains a proper noun?

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

Which of the following lists only proper nouns?

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

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

Which is not a proper noun?

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

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

Which of these sentences correctly identifies a proper noun?

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.

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.