Capitalization And Apostrophe Rules Quiz

1. Which of the following is correct?

Evan's car is red.

Evans car's are red.

Evans car is red.

In this sentence, the possessive belongs to the person, not the object

Explanation

In this sentence, the possessive belongs to the person, not the object

2. Which one is proper use of capitalization?

How many people live in florida?

Where are all of the Doctors?

How old is your brother Jim?

A. is incorrect because Florida is not capitalized
B. is incorrect because the first word of the sentence is not capitalized
C. is correct, brother does not need to be capitalized because it is followed by the name of the person.

Explanation

A. is incorrect because Florida is not capitalized
B. is incorrect because the first word of the sentence is not capitalized
C. is correct, brother does not need to be capitalized because it is followed by the name of the person.

3. The _____ bowl is empty.

Dogs

Dog's

Dogs'

dog is singular, thus the apostrophe belongs between the word and the 's'

Explanation

dog is singular, thus the apostrophe belongs between the word and the 's'

4. You should capitalize the names of specific classes.

True

False

Class titles are capitalized whereas general subjects are not.

Explanation

Class titles are capitalized whereas general subjects are not.

5. Raleigh is in ______?

Wake County

The County of Wake

County wake

A. is correct
B. is incorrect because county does not need to be capitalized if followed by the proper name
C. is incorrect because in this case both words need to be capitalized

Explanation

A. is correct
B. is incorrect because county does not need to be capitalized if followed by the proper name
C. is incorrect because in this case both words need to be capitalized

6. When using compound possessives, one possessive form implies dual ownership, whereas two implies separate events.

True

False

One apostrophe following a group of names implies that the item of discussion belongs to both parties.

Explanation

One apostrophe following a group of names implies that the item of discussion belongs to both parties.

7. Match the following

The _____ lives in that house.

In North Carolina, ____ Pat McCrory has served since 2013.

Capitalize the title of the position when it is followed by the proper name

Explanation

Capitalize the title of the position when it is followed by the proper name

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8. The phrase the national anthem should not be capitalized.

True

False

This phrase should never be capitalized.

Explanation

This phrase should never be capitalized.

9. Which of the following is possessive?

Its

It's

In this special case, its is possessive where it's is a contraction of it is.

Explanation

In this special case, its is possessive where it's is a contraction of it is.

10. Titles should always be capitalized.

True

False

titles are not capitalized when followed by the proper name of the person, or when used in place of the person's name

Explanation

titles are not capitalized when followed by the proper name of the person, or when used in place of the person's name