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A quiz on how to write a title for an essay.

Questions and Answers

1.

Put a check next to the title that is written correctly.
- A.
  
  Fun and sun in South Florida
- B.
  
  "Fun and Sun in South Florida"
- C.
  
  Fun and sun in south Florida
- D.
  
  Fun and sun in South Florida
- E.
  
  Fun and Sun in South Florida
Correct Answer
E. Fun and Sun in South Florida

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

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2.

The Art of Choosing the Perfect Ice Cream Cone is a properly written title.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Titles do not need to be underlined.

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3.

Should Gay Marriage be Legalized? is a properly written title.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

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

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4.

What is wrong with this title? the Impact of Pollution on the Everglades
- A.
  
  There is nothing wrong with this title.
- B.
  
  The first the should be capitalized.
- C.
  
  The title should be underlined.
- D.
  
  The title should be italicized.
Correct Answer
B. The first the should be capitalized.

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

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5.

What is wrong with this title? The End of the World is Near.
- A.
  
  There is nothing wrong with this title.
- B.
  
  End doesn't need to be capitalized.
- C.
  
  Near doesn't need to be capitalized.
- D.
  
  Titles do not need periods.
Correct Answer
D. Titles do not need periods.

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.

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Essay Titles

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

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

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

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

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