Q012 Capitalization And Punctuation

Approved & Edited by ProProfs Editorial Team

The editorial team at ProProfs Quizzes consists of a select group of subject experts, trivia writers, and quiz masters who have authored over 10,000 quizzes taken by more than 100 million users. This team includes our in-house seasoned quiz moderators and subject matter experts. Our editorial experts, spread across the world, are rigorously trained using our comprehensive guidelines to ensure that you receive the highest quality quizzes.

Learn about Our Editorial Process

| By Jcreamer

Jcreamer

Community Contributor

Quizzes Created: 8 | Total Attempts: 6,676

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 556 | Updated: Mar 20, 2023

Questions

Settings

Create your own Quiz

Choose the best match.

Questions and Answers

1.

Space ONCE after:
- A.
  
  Commas (,)
- B.
  
  Colons (:)
- C.
  
  Question marks (?)
- D.
  
  Exclamation points (!)
Correct Answer
A. Commas (,)

Explanation
Commas are used to separate items in a list, to separate clauses in a sentence, and to indicate a pause or a break in a sentence. They are also used before coordinating conjunctions (such as "and" or "but") to connect two independent clauses. Additionally, commas are used to set off introductory words or phrases, to separate adjectives, and to separate quoted words from the rest of the sentence. Overall, commas play a crucial role in clarifying the meaning and structure of a sentence.

Rate this question:
2.

Space ONCE after periods:
- A.
  
  At the end of abbreviations (.)
- B.
  
  At the end of sentences (.)
- C.
  
  At the end of URLs (.)
- D.
  
  Within abbreviations (.)
Correct Answer
A. At the end of abbreviations (.)

Explanation
The correct answer is "At the end of abbreviations (.)". This is because when writing abbreviations, such as "etc." or "e.g.", a period is used to indicate the abbreviation. The period is placed at the end of the abbreviation to signify its completion.

Rate this question:
3.

Space TWICE after:
- A.
  
  Periods that end sentences (.)
- B.
  
  Commas (,)
- C.
  
  Semicolons (;)
- D.
  
  Hyphens (-)
Correct Answer
A. Periods that end sentences (.)

Explanation
Space twice after periods that end sentences to provide clear visual separation between sentences and improve readability. This convention helps readers easily identify the end of one sentence and the beginning of the next. By adding this extra space, it allows for a clearer distinction between individual sentences, making the text easier to follow and understand.

Rate this question:
4.

Space ONCE:
- A.
  
  After semi-colons (;)
- B.
  
  Between sentences
- C.
  
  After colons (:)
- D.
  
  Before colons (:)
Correct Answer
A. After semi-colons (;)

Explanation
The correct answer is "After semi-colons (;)". In English grammar, it is common to place a single space after a semi-colon (;) to separate two independent clauses. This helps to improve readability and clarity in writing. By placing a space after a semi-colon, it indicates a clear break between two related but separate thoughts or ideas.

Rate this question:
5.

Periods (.), question marks (?), and exclamation points (!) are frequently:
- A.
  
  Used at the end of sentences.
- B.
  
  Used within abbreviations.
- C.
  
  Preceded by one space.
- D.
  
  Used at the beginning of sentences.
Correct Answer
A. Used at the end of sentences.

Explanation
Periods, question marks, and exclamation points are commonly used at the end of sentences to indicate the completion of a thought or to pose a question or exclamation. They are punctuation marks that help convey the intended meaning and tone of a sentence. While they can also be used within abbreviations, they are most commonly found at the end of sentences.

Rate this question:
6.

Space ONCE before:
- A.
  
  Don't space before punctuation.
- B.
  
  Commas (,)
- C.
  
  Colons (:)
- D.
  
  Question marks (?)
Correct Answer
A. Don't space before punctuation.

Explanation
The correct answer is "Don't space before punctuation." This answer suggests that it is incorrect to include a space before punctuation marks such as commas, colons, and question marks. Proper punctuation usage involves placing the punctuation mark directly after the preceding word or character without any space in between. This helps to ensure clarity and readability in written communication.

Rate this question:
7.

Which capitalization is INCORRECT?
- A.
  
  Mrs. katz
- B.
  
  Times Square
- C.
  
  Ph.D.
- D.
  
  Wednesday
Correct Answer
A. Mrs. katz

Explanation
The capitalization that is incorrect in this list is "Mrs. katz". The title "Mrs." should be capitalized as "Mrs. Katz".

Rate this question:
8.

Which capitalization is INCORRECT?
- A.
  
  Dr. Anderson
- B.
  
  Cinco de Mayo
- C.
  
  Senator Metcalf
- D.
  
  King of Spain
Correct Answer
A. Dr. Anderson

Explanation
The incorrect capitalization is "dr. Anderson" because titles like "doctor" should be capitalized only when they are used before a person's name, not when they are used alone. In this case, "dr." is not used before Anderson's name, so it should not be capitalized.

Rate this question:
9.

Do NOT capitalize in print titles, unless they are the first word:
- A.
  
  Articles, prepositions, conjunctions
- B.
  
  Adjectives, proper nouns
- C.
  
  Verbs, adverbs
- D.
  
  Nouns, verbs, conjunctions
Correct Answer
A. Articles, prepositions, conjunctions

Explanation
This explanation states that articles, prepositions, and conjunctions should not be capitalized in print titles, unless they are the first word. It provides a clear and concise rule for capitalization in different parts of a title.

Rate this question:
10.

Which capitalization is poor form?
- A.
  
  ADVANCES IN PSYCHIATRIC TREATMENT
- B.
  
  Advances in Psychiatric Treatment
- C.
  
  Advances in psychiatric treatment
- D.
  
  Advances in psychiatric treatment
Correct Answer
A. ADVANCES IN PSYCHIATRIC TREATMENT

Explanation
The capitalization "ADVANCES IN PSYCHIATRIC TREATMENT" is poor form because it is written in all uppercase letters. In standard writing conventions, using all uppercase letters is considered shouting and can be seen as rude or unprofessional. The correct form would be "Advances in Psychiatric Treatment" or "Advances in psychiatric treatment" where only the first letter of each word is capitalized.

Rate this question:

Q012 Capitalization And Punctuation

Space ONCE after:

Space ONCE after periods:

Space TWICE after:

Space ONCE:

Periods (.), question marks (?), and exclamation points (!) are frequently:

Space ONCE before:

Which capitalization is INCORRECT?

Which capitalization is INCORRECT?

Do NOT capitalize in print titles, unless they are the first word:

Which capitalization is poor form?