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What should be capitalized in interjections and incomplete questions?
What should be capitalized in interjections and incomplete questions?
The first word in interjections and incomplete questions.
What should be done to the first word of a quotation?
What should be done to the first word of a quotation?
Capitalize it unless in a continuing quotation with identifying words.
Which is correctly capitalized?
Which is correctly capitalized?
Which change would correct the sentence: My history teacher said, 'it was the turning point in the war.'?
Which change would correct the sentence: My history teacher said, 'it was the turning point in the war.'?
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How should the first word after a colon be treated?
How should the first word after a colon be treated?
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What is an example of proper capitalization in traditional poetry?
What is an example of proper capitalization in traditional poetry?
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Which change would correct the sentence: There was one civilian death during battle; a woman named Ginnie was killed by a stray bullet?
Which change would correct the sentence: There was one civilian death during battle; a woman named Ginnie was killed by a stray bullet?
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Which item is correctly capitalized?
Which item is correctly capitalized?
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Which change corrects the capitalization error in the sentence: They must have huddled in their blankets, those boys pressed to do a man's work?
Which change corrects the capitalization error in the sentence: They must have huddled in their blankets, those boys pressed to do a man's work?
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What identifies the difference between common and proper nouns?
What identifies the difference between common and proper nouns?
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How should a person's title be treated when used with their name?
How should a person's title be treated when used with their name?
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What should be done to geographical and place names?
What should be done to geographical and place names?
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Which change should be made to the capitalization in the sentence: The famous Battle of Shiloh was fought in the southern state of tennessee?
Which change should be made to the capitalization in the sentence: The famous Battle of Shiloh was fought in the southern state of tennessee?
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Which sentence has correct capitalization?
Which sentence has correct capitalization?
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Which sentence uses correct punctuation and capitalization with parentheses?
Which sentence uses correct punctuation and capitalization with parentheses?
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Which sentence shows correct use of dashes?
Which sentence shows correct use of dashes?
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Why did the rulers of Japan forbid contact with foreigners in the seventeenth century?
Why did the rulers of Japan forbid contact with foreigners in the seventeenth century?
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Why is the phrase 'the samurai' enclosed in brackets?
Why is the phrase 'the samurai' enclosed in brackets?
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Which sentence is correct?
Which sentence is correct?
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Which sentence is correct?
Which sentence is correct?
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Which sentence is correctly hyphenated?
Which sentence is correctly hyphenated?
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Which is the correct way to rewrite 'the earthquakes strength'?
Which is the correct way to rewrite 'the earthquakes strength'?
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Which is the correct way to rewrite 'the windows of the buildings'?
Which is the correct way to rewrite 'the windows of the buildings'?
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Which is the correct way to write 'three weeks supply'?
Which is the correct way to write 'three weeks supply'?
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Which is the correct way to rewrite 'the mayors of Tokyo and Yokohama'?
Which is the correct way to rewrite 'the mayors of Tokyo and Yokohama'?
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Which is the best way to revise: 'We are planting a vegetable garden have you heard of victory gardens? right behind our school'?
Which is the best way to revise: 'We are planting a vegetable garden have you heard of victory gardens? right behind our school'?
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Which is the best way to revise: 'Victory gardens planted in people's backyards during both WWI and WWII to provide additional food supplies are making a comeback.'?
Which is the best way to revise: 'Victory gardens planted in people's backyards during both WWI and WWII to provide additional food supplies are making a comeback.'?
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Which sentence correctly uses parentheses?
Which sentence correctly uses parentheses?
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Which sentence has correct punctuation?
Which sentence has correct punctuation?
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Study Notes
Capitalization Rules
- Capitalize the first word in interjections and incomplete questions, e.g., "Oh!" and "What?"
- The first word of a quotation should be capitalized, but not if it continues after identifying words.
- Capitalize the first word after a colon only if it starts a complete sentence.
- Traditional poetry requires capitalization at the start of each line.
- Common nouns (general categories) are not capitalized, while proper nouns (specific names) are always capitalized.
Special Cases in Capitalization
- Titles of people (e.g., President) are capitalized when used with names.
- Family relationship titles (e.g., Dad, Uncle) are capitalized only if used with names, not preceded by possessives.
- Days, months, and seasons are capitalized, but not seasons used generally (e.g., "summer").
- Directions (e.g., north, south) are not capitalized unless used as parts of specific names.
Proper Nouns and Adjectives
- Proper nouns refer to specific entities (e.g., Chicago) and require capitalization.
- Proper adjectives (e.g., Australian) derived from proper nouns also require capitalization.
- Brand names are capitalized when used as adjectives (e.g., Swatch watch), but the common noun following remains lowercase.
Dashes and Parentheses Usage
- Dashes denote abrupt changes in thought, dramatic interruptions, or summarizations.
- Parentheses can enclose supplementary information, but the punctuation rules depend on where they are used in the sentence.
Punctuation and Capitalization in Sentences
- Capitalization mistakes often involve underlined titles or specific phrases needing revision.
- Review the use of parentheses and how they integrate into sentences for correct punctuation.
- Ensure the correct use of hyphens in compound modifiers and phrases.
Example Applications
- Phrases involving direct quotations may require brackets for clarity.
- The proper rewriting of phrases often involves revising possessives (e.g., "earthquake's strength").
- Correct capitalization involves understanding titles, specific names, and words based on their context in sentences.
Sentence Revision Techniques
- To make a sentence clearer or correct, inserting dashes can enhance the readability and structure.
- Always check for the proper form of names, events, and other capitalization situations in both writing and revisions.### Grammar and Punctuation Rules
- Apostrophes followed by "s" indicate the possessive case for most singular nouns.
- When rewriting phrases with possessives, ensure correct placement of the apostrophe.
Correct Usage of Possessives
- The correct rewrite for "the windows of the buildings" is "the buildings' windows" (option A).
- For "the mayors of Tokyo and Yokohama," the correct option is "Tokyo's and Yokohama's mayors" (option A).
Sentence Structure and Revision
- Sentence clarity is improved by proper punctuation. Example: "We're planting a vegetable garden—have you heard of victory gardens?—right behind our school." (correct answer is option D).
- Phrases such as "Victory gardens, planted in people's backyards during both WWI and WWII to provide additional food supplies, are making a comeback" are clearer with commas (option A is the correct revision).
Correct Parentheses Usage
- The sentence "Our (11th-grade) victory garden will include carrots, turnips, beets, and spinach" correctly uses parentheses (option A).
Punctuation Accuracy
- The phrase "self-sufficient" requires a hyphen, so "The kids in my class want to become more self-sufficient" is the correct choice (option B).
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Test your understanding of capitalization rules in interjections, incomplete questions, and quotations. This quiz will help reinforce the proper use of punctuation in writing. Perfect for students and anyone looking to improve their grammar skills.
