Capitalization With Proper Adjectives

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1. Which word needs to be capitalized in this sentence?'Megan wanted to tell all of her friends that she could speak fluent german.

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In the given sentence, the word "German" needs to be capitalized. This is because it is a proper noun, referring to a specific language. Capitalizing it helps to distinguish it as a proper noun and follows the grammatical rules of capitalizing languages.

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This quiz focuses on capitalization rules for proper adjectives, assessing understanding through examples like nationalities, religious terms, and stylistic uses in literature. It enhances learners' grammar precision and... see moreawareness of proper noun derivatives. see less

2. Is this sentence right?'Jill likes to stroll through French villages."

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The sentence "Jill likes to stroll through French villages" is grammatically correct. It follows the subject-verb-object structure and uses appropriate vocabulary and syntax. The sentence conveys a clear meaning that Jill enjoys walking leisurely in French villages.

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3. What is wrong in this sentence?'I enjoy many different types of food but italian is my favorite.'

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The word "Italian" should be capitalized in this sentence. Capitalization is necessary for proper nouns, such as the names of languages, countries, and nationalities. In this case, "Italian" refers to the specific cuisine, which is a proper noun and should be capitalized.

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4. Are brand names capitalized?

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Brand names are proper nouns, and proper nouns are always capitalized. This is because brand names are specific names given to products or companies, and they need to be distinguished from common nouns. Capitalizing brand names helps to identify and differentiate them from other words in a sentence.

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5. Does the word Caucasian have to be capitalized?

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The word "Caucasian" should be capitalized because it is derived from the proper noun "Caucasus," which refers to a region in Eurasia. In English grammar, proper nouns are capitalized, and "Caucasian" is used to describe people from this region or a racial group.

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6. The word religion has to be capitalized

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The word "religion" does not have to be capitalized. In general, capitalization rules in English dictate that proper nouns and the first word of a sentence should be capitalized. However, "religion" is a common noun and does not require capitalization unless it is part of a specific religious title or name.

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7. Only some races have to be capitalized.

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The statement "Only some races have to be capitalized" is false. In general, races or ethnicities are not capitalized unless they are proper nouns or part of a specific title or organization. Capitalization rules for races can vary depending on the style guide being used, but it is not true that only some races have to be capitalized.

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8. What is wrong in this sentence?'The dress was designed with a Victorian influence.'

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The given sentence "The dress was designed with a Victorian influence" is grammatically correct. The word "Victorian" does not need to be capitalized unless it is at the beginning of the sentence or part of a proper noun. In this case, "Victorian" is used as an adjective to describe the influence on the dress, so it does not need to be capitalized. Therefore, there is nothing wrong with the sentence.

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9. All adjectives should be capitalized:

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Adjectives do not need to be capitalized unless they are part of a proper noun or at the beginning of a sentence. In regular usage, adjectives are written in lowercase. Therefore, the correct answer is False.

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10. Is the capitalization here correct? 'Japanese robes are called kimonos.'

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The capitalization in the sentence "Japanese robes are called kimonos" is correct. The word "Japanese" is capitalized because it is the proper adjective referring to the nationality or origin of the robes. The word "kimonos" is not capitalized because it is a common noun referring to a type of clothing.

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11. Which of the following sentences correctly capitalizes the proper adjective?

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Proper adjectives are derived from proper nouns and should always be capitalized. In sentence C, "Japanese" is correctly capitalized because it is derived from the proper noun "Japan." In sentences A, B, and D, the proper adjectives "French," "Italian," and "Swiss" should also be capitalized, but they are not, making these sentences incorrect. Proper adjectives follow the same capitalization rules as proper nouns.

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12. Which sentence uses a proper adjective? 1) 'The drama club preformed the play Macbeth which was written by Shakespeare.'2) 'The drama club preformed a Shakespearian play Macbeth.'

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The second sentence uses a proper adjective, "Shakespearian," to describe the play Macbeth. Proper adjectives are derived from proper nouns and are used to describe specific people, places, or things. In this case, "Shakespearian" is derived from the proper noun "Shakespeare," who is the author of the play. Therefore, the second sentence correctly uses a proper adjective.

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13. Which of these do you have to capitalize? Choose all correct answers.

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The items listed in the answer (Religions, Races, Nationalities, Brand Names) all need to be capitalized. In English grammar, proper nouns such as names of religions, races, nationalities, and brand names are capitalized. This helps to distinguish them from common nouns and gives them importance and specificity.

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14. Should the underlined word be capitalized?The band plays Country music.

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The underlined word "Country" should not be capitalized. In general, only proper nouns and the first word of a sentence should be capitalized. "Country" in this context is not a proper noun, but rather a common noun describing the genre of music. Therefore, it does not need to be capitalized.

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Which word needs to be capitalized in this sentence?'Megan wanted...
Is this sentence right?'Jill likes to stroll through French...
What is wrong in this sentence?'I enjoy many different types of...
Are brand names capitalized?
Does the word Caucasian have to be capitalized?
The word religion has to be capitalized
Only some races have to be capitalized.
What is wrong in this sentence?'The dress was designed with a...
All adjectives should be capitalized:
Is the capitalization here correct? 'Japanese robes are...
Which of the following sentences correctly capitalizes the proper...
Which sentence uses a proper adjective? 1) 'The drama club...
Which of these do you have to capitalize? Choose all correct answers.
Should the underlined word be capitalized?The band plays Country...
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