The Rules Of Capitalization

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Capitalization Quizzes & Trivia

Test your knowledge on the subject of capitalization!


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    Which one of the following words would be capitalized?dog, sky, summer, jacobsen middle school

    • A.

      Dog

    • B.

      Summer

    • C.

      Sky

    • D.

      Jacobsen middle school

    Correct Answer
    D. Jacobsen middle school
    Explanation
    You must capitalize proper nouns. You do not capitalize the seasons.

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  • 2. 

    Capitalize the ___________ of specific bodies of water, such as oceans, rivers, and lakes.

    Correct Answer
    Names, names
    Explanation
    While general terms like "ocean" or "river" are not capitalized, it's important to capitalize the names of specific bodies of water. This rule helps distinguish between a general type of water body and a particular one, like the Pacific Ocean or the Nile River.

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  • 3. 

    Which word would be capitalized?

    • A.

      English

    • B.

      Math

    Correct Answer
    A. English
    Explanation
    English is derived from a proper noun.

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  • 4. 

    I just finished reading the ________.

    Correct Answer
    Bible
    Explanation
    All variations ao the Bible's title are capitalized.

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  • 5. 

    Write a few sentences using your knowledge of capitalization.

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