Capitalization With Proper Adjectives
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What is a proper adjective? Answer in one to two complete sentences.
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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 awareness of proper noun derivatives.
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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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Speak
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Of
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Friends
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German
Correct Answer
A. GermanExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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The word religion has to be capitalized
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. FalseExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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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 first sentence
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The second sentence
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Neither of them
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Both of them
Correct Answer
A. The second sentenceExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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Only some races have to be capitalized.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. FalseExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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Which of these do you have to capitalize? Choose all correct answers.
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Religions
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Races
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Nationalities
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Brand Names
Correct Answer(s)
A. Religions
A. Races
A. Nationalities
A. Brand NamesExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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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 isn't capitalized.
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This sentence is just bad.
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I dunno.
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Nothing is wrong.
Correct Answer
A. The word Italian isn't capitalized.Explanation
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.Rate this question:
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What is wrong in this sentence?'The dress was designed with a Victorian influence.'
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Victorian shouldn't be capitalized.
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I dunno.
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Nothing is wrong.
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EVERYTHING IS WRONG
Correct Answer
A. Nothing is wrong.Explanation
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.Rate this question:
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Is the capitalization here correct? 'Japanese robes are called kimonos.'
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Yes
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No
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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Which of the following sentences correctly capitalizes the proper adjective?
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We enjoyed the french cuisine during our vacation.
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She prefers italian art over modern styles.
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The Japanese garden was peaceful and beautiful.
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He bought a swiss watch from the market.
Correct Answer
A. The Japanese garden was peaceful and beautiful.Explanation
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.Rate this question:
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Should the underlined word be capitalized?The band plays Country music.
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No
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Yes
Correct Answer
A. NoExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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Are brand names capitalized?
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Yes, they are always capitalized.
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Only sometimes.
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Barely.
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Never.
Correct Answer
A. Yes, they are always capitalized.Explanation
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.Rate this question:
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Is this sentence right?'Jill likes to stroll through French villages."
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Yes
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No
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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Does the word Caucasian have to be capitalized?
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Yes
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No
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Maybe so
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I dunno
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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All adjectives should be capitalized:
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. FalseExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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