Essay Titles

1. What is wrong with this title? the Impact of Pollution on the Everglades

There is nothing wrong with this title.

The first the should be capitalized.

The title should be underlined.

The title should be italicized.

The first the should be capitalized because the first, last and all important words in a title are capitalized.

Explanation

The first the should be capitalized because the first, last and all important words in a title are capitalized.

2. Should Gay Marriage be Legalized? is a properly written title.

True

False

The important words are capitalized. It is OK to use a question and your essay should answer the question.

Explanation

The important words are capitalized. It is OK to use a question and your essay should answer the question.

3. Put a check next to the title that is written correctly.

Fun and sun in South Florida

"Fun and Sun in South Florida"

Fun and sun in south Florida

Fun and sun in South Florida

Fun and Sun in South Florida

E is correct because the 1st, last, and all important words in a title are capitalized. Quotation marks are not necessary.

Explanation

E is correct because the 1st, last, and all important words in a title are capitalized. Quotation marks are not necessary.

4. What is wrong with this title? The End of the World is Near.

There is nothing wrong with this title.

End doesn't need to be capitalized.

Near doesn't need to be capitalized.

Titles do not need periods.

The correct answer is "Titles do not need periods." This is because titles, such as book titles or movie titles, typically do not include periods at the end. Periods are usually reserved for complete sentences or abbreviations.

Explanation

The correct answer is "Titles do not need periods." This is because titles, such as book titles or movie titles, typically do not include periods at the end. Periods are usually reserved for complete sentences or abbreviations.

5. The Art of Choosing the Perfect Ice Cream Cone is a properly written title.

True

False

Titles do not need to be underlined.

Explanation

Titles do not need to be underlined.