Grammar Test #1 - English 2
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Which one of the following is an example of a geographic place that should be capitalized?

  • the rocky mountains
  • the pacific ocean
  • the Mississippi River (correct)
  • the grand canyon

Which one of the following is an example of a direction that should be capitalized?

  • west (correct)
  • north
  • east
  • south

Which one of the following is an example of a region of a country that should be capitalized?

  • the midwest (correct)
  • the great lakes
  • the gulf coast
  • the northeast

Which one of the following is an example of a punctuation rule for initials and abbreviations?

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Which one of the following is the correct abbreviation for 'before the Common Era'?

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Which one of these is an example of a geographic place that should be capitalized?

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Which one of these is an example of a direction that should be capitalized?

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Which one of these is an example of a region of a country that should be capitalized?

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What punctuation mark should be used with initials and some abbreviations?

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What does the abbreviation 'B C E' stand for?

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Which one of the following is an example of a participial phrase using the present participle (to drink)?

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Which one of the following is an example of a participial phrase using the past participle (to drink)?

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What is the proper adjective for a village in Austria?

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What is the proper adjective for a region in Iraq?

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What is the proper adjective for food from Thailand?

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Flashcards

Capitalizing Geographic Places

A specific geographic location, such as a river, mountain range, or lake, is capitalized.

Capitalizing Directions

Directions are only capitalized when they refer to a specific region or area, not just a cardinal direction.

Capitalizing Regions

Regions of a country, such as "the Midwest" or "the South," are capitalized because they are specific geographical areas.

Abbreviations for Government Entities

Periods are used in abbreviations for government entities.

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B C E Abbreviation

The abbreviation 'B C E' stands for 'Before the Common Era,' which is a system for dating events before the year 1.

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Present Participle Phrases

A participial phrase is a verbal phrase that functions as an adjective. When using the present participle, add '-ing' to the verb.

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Past Participle Phrases

A participial phrase is a verbal phrase functioning as an adjective. When using the past participle, it typically ends in '-ed' but can have irregular forms.

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Austrian Adjective

An adjective that relates to a place or thing from Austria.

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Iraqi Adjective

An adjective relating to a place or thing from Iraq.

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Thai Adjective

An adjective relating to a place or thing from Thailand.

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Capitalizing Proper Nouns

Capitalize proper nouns, including geographic places, like the Mississippi River.

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Capitalizing Regions

Capitalize directions when they refer to a specific region or area, like the West.

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Capitalizing Regions

Capitalize regions of a country, like the Great Plains.

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Punctuation in Government Abbreviations

Use periods in abbreviations for government entities, like U.S. or U.K.

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