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5 Conventions and Standards of English Capitalization

1. Which sentence has correct capitalization?

A. Frida Kahlo, a Mexican painter, was born on July 6, 1907.B. Frida Kahlo, a Mexican Painter, was born on July 6, 1907.C. Frida Kahlo, a mexican painter, was born on July 6, 1907.D. Frida Kahlo, a mexican painter, was born on july 6, 1907.

2. Which sentence below has correct capitalization?

A. I'm glad our water doesn't come from Raven River.B. I'm glad our water doesn't come from raven river.C. I'm glad our water doesn't come from raven River.D. I'M glad our water doesn't come from Raven river.


A. Mcdonald's makes the best apple pies.B.McDonald's makes the best Apple pies.C. McDonald's makes the best apple pies.D. McDonald's makes the best Apple Pies.

4. Which sentence is capitalized correctly?

A. Bryce said they should go north and take a left at the stop sign.B. Bryce said they should go North and take a left at the Stop sign.C. Bryce said they should go North and take a left at the stop sign.D. Bryce said They should go north and take a left at the Stop sign.


A. I hope the new mayor will do something about our river.B. I hope the new mayor will do something about our River.C. I hope the new Mayor will do something about our River.D. I hope the New Mayor will do something about our river.


A. We have a club meeting every Saturday in the Summer.B.We have a club meeting every saturday in the Summer.

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C.We have a club meeting every Saturday in the summer.D.We have a club meeting every saturday in the summer.


A. The population of the city of Tampa rose when the city council passed a bill offering free houses to new residents.

B. The Population of the city of Tampa rose when the city council passed a bill offering free houses to new residents.

C. The population of the city of Tampa rose when the City Council passed a bill offering free houses to new Residents.

D. The population of the City of Tampa rose when the City Council passed a bill offering free houses to new residents.

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A. Tommy and florence went to Germany but didn't take any photos until they came back to the United States.

B. Tommy and Florence went to Germany but didn't take any Photos until they came back to the United States.

C. Tommy and Florence went to germany but didn't take any photos until they came back to the United States.

D. Tommy and Florence went to Germany but didn't take any photos until they came back to the United States.

10. Directions: Select the correct text in the passage.Which words are incorrectly capitalized?

Leaf Peepers New England is a beautiful place to visit during the Fall. In the northeastern region of the United States, the leaves on the trees begin to change color in late September. In October, the leaves' colors become even more vibrant. Vermont is one of the states that people visit during the Autumn season. People like to take hikes and car rides in New England to view the foliage during the seasonal months.


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A. They went to Jim's soccer Store, the new shop in the mall.B. They went to jim's soccer store, the new shop in the mall.C. They went to Jim's Soccer Store, the new shop in the Mall.D. They went to Jim's Soccer Store, the new shop in the mall.

12. Directions: Select the correct answer from each drop-down menu. Which words or phrases follow the rules of capitalization?

A few years ago, visited the of Giza. They said that seeing this was worth the long journey to .


A. My favorite museum is the National Air and Space Museum in washington.B. My favorite museum is the National Air and Space Museum in Washington.C. My favorite museum is the National air and space museum in Washington.D. My favorite museum is the national air and space museum in Washington.


A. This year I have English, French, and science in the morning.B. This year I have english, french, and Science in the morning.C. This year I have english, french, and science in the morning.D. This year I have english, French, and science in the morning.

15. Read this sentence.

max cherry and susan pontis went to the football game together.

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What is the correct way to capitalize the words in the sentence?

A. Max cherry and Susan Pontis went to the football game together.B.Max Cherry and Susan Pontis went to the football game together.C. Max Cherry and Susan Pontis went to the Football Game together.D. Max cherry and Susan pontis went to the football game together.

16. 1 Harper Lee and Truman Capote were childhood friends. 2 She is most famous for writing To Kill A Mockingbird. 3 Many say that she based the character of Dill on Capote. 4 She won a Pulitzer Prize for the novel in 1961.

Which sentence contains a capitalization error?

A. 2B. 3C. 4D. 1


A. I would have really enjoyed that jacques brel song if I had understood French.B. I would have really enjoyed that Jacques Brel song if I had understood French.C. I would have really enjoyed that jacques brel song if I had understood french.D. I would have really enjoyed that Jacques Brel song if I had understood french.


A. Tom johnson used to be a police officer.B. Tom Johnson used to be a Police officer.C. Tom Johnson used to be a Police Officer.D. Tom Johnson used to be a police officer.


A. The Rainfall happened during the game and forced the players to cancel.B. The Rainfall happened during the game and forced the Players to cancel.C. The rainfall happened during the game and forced the players to cancel.D. The rainfall happened during the Game and forced the players to cancel.

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A. My Father said he would vote for Tom.B. My father said he would vote for Tom.C. My father said he would vote for tom.D. My Father said he would vote for tom.


A. Julie made sure her cats were taken to Dr. Henson, the Veterinarian, at least once every three months.

B. Julie made sure her Cats were taken to Dr. Henson, the veterinarian, at least once every three months.

C. Julie made sure her cats were taken to Dr. Henson, the veterinarian, at least once every three months.

D. Julie made sure her cats were taken to dr. Henson, the veterinarian, at least once every three months.


A. Luis wrote a Poem for his writing class titled "the Twin Snowflakes."B. Luis wrote a poem for his writing class titled "The Twin Snowflakes."C. Luis wrote a poem for his Writing Class titled "the twin snowflakes."D. luis wrote a poem for his Writing class titled "The twin snowflakes."


A. They will vote at our school.B. They will vote at Our school.C. they will vote at our school.D. They will vote at our School.


A. Scientists check the water every so often.B. Scientists check the Water every so often.C. Scientists check the water Every so often.D. scientists check the water every so often.

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A. Every fall and spring they put up voting booths there.B. Every fall and spring they put up Voting Booths there.C. Every fall and Spring they put up voting booths there.D. Every Fall and Spring they put up voting booths there.


A. Next Monday will be Halloween, October 31.B. Next monday will be Halloween, October 31.C. Next Monday will be halloween, October 31.D. Next Monday will be halloween, october 31.


A. Is every river in our state so dirty?B. Is every River in our state so dirty?C. Is every river in our State so dirty?D. Is every River in our State so dirty?


A. In late summer, the River actually stinks.B. In late Summer, the river actually stinks.C. In late summer, the river actually stinks.D. In Late Summer, the river actually stinks.


A. An ambassador from the Far East will give us a special tour of the united nations.B. An Ambassador from the far East will give us a special tour of the United nations.C. An ambassador from the far east will give us a special tour of the united nations.D. An ambassador from the Far East will give us a special tour of the United Nations.

30. 1 Well if you ever plan to motor West, just take my way. 2 That's the highway that's the best. 3 Get your kicks on Route 66. 4 Well it winds from Chicago to L.A., more than 2000 miles all the way.

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Which sentence above contains a capitalization error?

A. 2B. 4C. 1D. 3


A. I am a proud Employee of the American Heart Association.B. I am a proud employee of the American Heart Association.C. I am a proud employee of the American heart association.D. I am a proud employee of the american heart association.


A. He announced on Monday that he wants to be mayor.B. He announced on Monday that he wants to be Mayor.C. He announced on monday that he wants to be Mayor.D. He announced on monday that he wants to be mayor.


A. When I was seven, my best friend was Jeff, my neighbor.B. When I was seven, my best friend was jeff, my neighbor.C. When I was seven, my Best Friend was Jeff, my neighbor.D.When I was seven, my best friend was Jeff, my Neighbor.

34. Directions: Select the correct text in the passage.Which words use incorrect capitalization?

Snapshots of New York Maiko and Daiki took a flight fromTokyo to New York. It was their first trip to the United States. They were excited to see the statue of liberty for the first time. They took a lot of pictures and showed all their friends when they got back to japan.

35. 1 Mom saw the baby heading for the open door. 2 "don’t go out that door!" she yelled. 3 I ran to my little brother and grabbed him by his shirt just before he got out. 4

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"Thanks, Adam," Mom said. 5 "He would have fallen if you hadn’t caught him."

Which of the sentences above has a capitalization error?

A. 4B. 3C. 1D. 2

36. 1 Last summer, my family drove to colorado for our vacation. 2 We hiked during the day and watched movies at night. 3 One day, we enjoyed a picnic at sunset. 4 It was a fun vacation.


A. 2B. 1C. 3D. 4


A. My birthday is august 31.B.My birthday is August 31.C. My Birthday is August 31.D. My Birthday is august 31.


A. To find the library, go north two blocks.B. To find the library, go North two blocks.C. To find the library, Go north two blocks.D. To find the Library, go north two blocks.

39. During Fire Safety Week, Fire chief cliff Woods visited our class.

What is the correct way to write the visitor's name and title in the sentence above?

A. fire chief Cliff WoodsB. Fire chief Cliff Woods

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C. Fire Chief Cliff WoodsD. fire Chief Cliff Woods


A. I can't wait for Winter to arrive because I love Christmas.B. I can't wait for winter to arrive because I love Christmas.C. I can't wait for winter to arrive because I love christmas.D. I can't wait for winter to arrive because i love Christmas.


in san dimas, california, the earthquake was barely felt by the residents.


A. In San Dimas, California, the Earthquake was barely felt by the residents.B. In San dimas, California, the earthquake was barely felt by the residents.C. In san dimas, California, the earthquake was barely felt by the Residents.D. In San Dimas, California, the earthquake was barely felt by the residents.


A. The Koran is the sacred text of Islam, just as the Bible is the sacred text of Christianity.B. The koran is the sacred text of Islam, just as the bible is the sacred text of Christianity.C. The koran is the sacred text of Islam, just as the Bible is the sacred text of Christianity.D. The Koran is the sacred text of islam, just as the Bible is the sacred text of christianity.


A. The Rocky Mountains provide a variety of outdoor experiences for visitors.B. The rocky Mountains provide a variety of outdoor experiences for visitors.C. The Rocky mountains provide a variety of outdoor experiences for visitors.D. The rocky mountains provide a variety of outdoor experiences for visitors.

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A.We moved to Cleveland when I was in sixth grade.B.We moved to Cleveland when I was in Sixth Grade.C.We moved to Cleveland when i was in sixth grade.D. We moved to cleveland when I was in sixth grade.


A. Last Summer, we visited the Grand Canyon in Arizona.B. Last summer, we visited the grand canyon in Arizona.C. Last summer, we visited the Grand Canyon in Arizona.D. Last summer, we visited the Grand Canyon in arizona.


A. the young man Recently got a job with the department of Justice.B. The young Man recently got a Job with the department of justice.C. The Young Man recently got a job with the Department of justice.D. The young man recently got a job with the Department of Justice.

47. Ralph Bunche was an American diplomat. He was also an educator and writer. He accomplished many things. He won the nobel peace prize in 1950. He was very good at getting people to sit down and solve their problems by talking through them. Ralph Bunche died in the winter of 1971.

Which of the following words or phrases should be capitalized in the paragraph above?

A. educatorB. diplomatC. nobel peace prizeD. winter


A. Last May, My little sister graduated from Williams College.

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B. Last may, my little sister graduated from Williams College.C. Last May, my little sister graduated from williams college.D. Last May, my little sister graduated from Williams College.

49. 1 This is one of the most important times in the history of our country. 2 In the Twenty-First Century we will make important decisions about the environment. 3 Our scientists will discover many things in the fields of medicine and space. 4 Last, but not least, I hope we will learn to live in peace with our fellow human beings.


A. 2B. 1C. 3D. 4


A. Paula bought a brand new Book written by Sam Folsom jr.B. paula bought a brand new book written by Sam folsom jr.C. Paula bought a brand new book written by Sam Folsom Jr.D. Paula bought a brand new book written by Sam Folsom jr.


A. The disc jockey played the song for most of the evening until the party was almost finished.

B. The disc jockey played the song for most of the Evening until the party was almost finished.

C. The disc jockey played the song for most of the evening until the Party was almost finished.

D. The disc jockey played the Song for most of the evening until the party was almost finished.


A. Captain ahab was the Main Character in Moby Dick.B. Captain ahab was the main character in moby dick.C. Captain Ahab was the main character in Moby Dick.D. Captain ahab was the main character in Moby Dick.

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A. Sam and Dave were annoyed by the Music, so they asked Josh to turn It down.B. Sam and Dave were annoyed by the music, so they asked Josh to turn it down.C. Sam and Dave were annoyed by the Music, so they asked Josh to turn it down.D. Sam and Dave were annoyed by the music, so they asked josh to turn it down.


A.Who will win the election for mayor in november?B. Who will win the election for Mayor in November?C.Who will win the election for mayor in November?D. Who will win the Election for mayor in November?

55. Which of the following book titles is written correctly?

A. Charlotte’s webB. The Book Of Southern WisdomC. Good, Good medicineD. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone


A. Even though our trip was in august, we had a light snowfall in yosemite.B. Even though our Trip was in August, we had a light snowfall in Yosemite.C. Even though our trip was in august, we had a light snowfall in Yosemite.D. Even though our trip was in August, we had a light snowfall in Yosemite.

57. Directions: Select the correct text in the passage.Which words are incorrectly capitalized? Carla went to France for her Summer vacation. Her favorite part of the trip was visiting Paris. She and her brother Todd went up to the top of the eiffel Tower. The view was beautiful.


A. Jerry's father went on safari in Africa, but he took pictures of Lions, Elephants, and

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Leopards instead of hunting them.

B. Jerry's father went on Safari in Africa, but he took pictures of lions, elephants, and leopards instead of hunting them.

C. Jerry's father went on safari in Africa, but he took pictures of lions, elephants, and leopards instead of hunting them.

D. Jerry's Father went on safari in Africa, but he took pictures of lions, elephants, and leopards instead of hunting them.


mike said to turn left on juniper road and right on the one-way street.


A.Mike said to turn left on Juniper Road and right on the one-way street.B.Mike said to turn left on juniper road and right on the one-way street.C.Mike said to turn left on juniper road and right on the one-Way Street.D. Mike said to turn Left on Juniper Road and right on the one-way Street.


A. I always read the editorials in the New York times.B. I always read the editorials in the New York Times.C. I always read the Editorials in the New York Times.D. I always read the editorials in the new york times.


A. I found reading about the gods to be the most exciting part of my Roman history class.B. I found reading about the Gods to be the most exciting part of my Roman History class.C. I found reading about the gods to be the most exciting part of my Roman History Class.D. I found reading about the Gods to be the most exciting part of my Roman history class.


A. Sam answered, "i'm on my way to the store."B. Sam answered, "I'm on my way to the Store."C. Sam answered, "i'm on my way to the Store."

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D. Sam answered, "I'm on my way to the store."


A. mrs. jung had each student in her class Write a Letter to the department of Education.B. mrs. Jung had each student in her Class write a letter to the department of education.C. Mrs. jung had each student in her class write a letter to the Department of education.D. Mrs. Jung had each student in her class write a letter to the Department of Education.


A. I sent an invitation to Uncle Marcus, but not to my other Uncles.B. I sent an invitation to Uncle Marcus, but not to my other uncles.C. I sent an invitation to uncle Marcus, but not to my other uncles.D. I sent an invitation to uncle Marcus, but not to my other Uncles.


A. Nina did her book report on to kill a Mockingbird, her Favorite book.B. Nina did her book Report on to Kill a mockingbird, her favorite Book.C. Nina did her Book Report on to kill a mockingbird, her favorite book.D. Nina did her book report on To Kill a Mockingbird, her favorite book.


A. I remember my first trip to Padre Island, Texas in 1989 when I was only 8.B. I remember my first trip to padre island, Texas in 1989 when I was only 8.C. I remember my first trip to Padre island, Texas in 1989 when I was only 8.D. I remember my first trip to Padre Island, Texas in 1989 when i was only 8.


A. Kirk went with his family to Las Vegas, Nevada, but he didn't have a good time.B. Kirk went with his Family to Las Vegas, Nevada, but he didn't have a good time.C. Kirk went with his family to las vegas, nevada, but he didn't have a good time.D. Kirk went with his family to Las Vegas, nevada, but he didn't have a good time.


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A. Sara's new puppy is an english Setter.B. Sara's new puppy is an english setter.C. Sara's new puppy is an English Setter.D. Sara's new puppy is an English setter.

69. My favorite drink is Sprite. My brother Andy likes Orange Juice. My dad's favorite drink is Iced Tea. Mom always chooses pepsi-cola.

Which of the following words is capitalized correctly?

A. Orange JuiceB. Iced TeaC. SpriteD. pepsi-cola


A. My mom is not home because she is attending a League of Women Voters meeting.B. My mom is not home because she is attending a league of women voters meeting.C. My Mom is not home because she is attending a League of Women Voters meeting.D.My Mom is not home because she is attending a League of women voters meeting.


A. That River is full of chemicals.B. That river is full of chemicals.C. That river is Full of chemicals.D. That river is full of Chemicals.


A. Some Professors from the College even examined it.B. Some professors from the College even examined it.C. Some Professors from the college even examined it.D. Some professors from the college even examined it.


A. Mount st. Helens scattered dust and ash throughout oregon.

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B.Mount St. Helens scattered dust and ash throughout Oregon.C. Mount st. helens scattered dust and ash throughout Oregon.D. Mount St. helens scattered dust and ash throughout Oregon.


after the presentation was finished, leslie came back home.


A. After the Presentation was finished, leslie came back home.B. After the Presentation was finished, Leslie came back home.C. after the presentation was finished, Leslie came back home.D. After the presentation was finished, Leslie came back home.

75. 1 Sheeraz Hasan is the creator and host of Tinseltown TV. 2 It is a hollywood-based show about movies and movie stars which is broadcast to dozens of Asian countries. 3 The program is aimed at fans of India's movie industry and also airs in the United States and elsewhere. 4 Tinseltown TV debuted in 2002, and by 2003 was reaching an audience of 500 million Asians.

Which sentence above contains a capitalization error?

A. 2B. 1C. 3D. 4


A. Volcanoes are one of the most interesting and exciting natural Wonders.B. Volcanoes are one of the most interesting and exciting Natural Wonders.C. Volcanoes are one of the most interesting and exciting natural wonders.D. Volcanoes are one of the Most interesting and exciting natural wonders.


A. Mom and my Sister Judy haven't decided yet.

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B. Mom and my sister Judy haven't decided yet.C. Mom and my sister judy haven't decided yet.D. Mom and My Sister Judy haven't decided yet.

78. 1 My sister Joan’s birthday was last Saturday. 2 she got a new coat for her birthday. 3 She needs a new coat because winter is coming soon. 4 Joan’s birthday party was at the bowling alley.

Which sentence in the paragraph above has a capitalization error?

A. 3B. 2C. 4D. 1

The following is a rough draft of a student's report, which may contain some errors.

Great Barrier Reef

(1) The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef system in the world. (2) It is found off australia’s northern coast. (3) It is about 1,250 miles long, running along the coast of queensland, a state of Australia. (4) The Great Barrier Reef is made of coral. (5) coral is made up of the bodies of tiny marine animals. (6) The animals stick together to make a larger body of coral. (7) This large reef took thousands of years to form. (8) The reef is made of about 3,000 single Coral reefs and nearly 300 coral islands. (9) The Great Barrier Reef is a popular diving place. (10) It stretches along the coral sea, which is part of the warm Pacific Ocean. (11) The year-round warm waters make it a perfect home for a lot of sea life. (12) The reef is home to around 1,500 different types of fish and over 300 types of coral. (13) Divers come here to see all of the different kinds of marine life.

79. What is the correct way to capitalize the underlined words in sentence 10?

A. along the coral sea, which is part of the warm pacific OceanB. along the coral sea, which is part of the warm pacific oceanC. along the coral Sea, which is part of the warm pacific oceanD. along the Coral Sea, which is part of the warm Pacific Ocean

80. What is the correct way to write the underlined part of sentence 2?

A. found off australia's Northern coastB. found off australia's northern Coast

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C. found off Australia's northern coastD. Found off australia's northern coast

81. What is the correct way to capitalize the underlined words in sentence 5?

A. coral is made up of the Bodies of tiny marine animalsB. coral is made up of the bodies of tiny marine AnimalsC. Coral is made up of the bodies of tiny marine animalsD. coral is made up of the bodies of tiny Marine animals

82. What is the correct way to write the underlined words in sentence 8?

A. single Coral Reefs and nearly 300 coral islandsB. single coral reefs and nearly 300 Coral IslandsC. single Coral reefs and nearly 300 Coral islandsD. single coral reefs and nearly 300 coral islands

83. What is the correct way to write the underlined part of sentence 3?

A. along the coast of Queensland, a state of AustraliaB. along the Coast of queensland, a state of AustraliaC. along the coast of queensland, a state of australiaD. along the coast of queensland, a State of Australia

Answers1. A 2. A 3. C 4. A 5. A 6. C 7. A 8. -- 9. D 10. -- 11. D 12. -- 13. B 14. A

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15. B 16. A 17. B 18. D 19. C 20. B 21. C 22. B 23. A 24. A 25. A 26. A 27. A 28. C 29. D 30. C 31. B 32. A 33. A 34. -- 35. D 36. B 37. B 38. A 39. C 40. B 41. D 42. A 43. A 44. A 45. C 46. D 47. C 48. D 49. A 50. C 51. A 52. C 53. B 54. C 55. D 56. D 57. -- 58. C 59. A 60. B

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61. A 62. D 63. D 64. B 65. D 66. A 67. A 68. C 69. C 70. A 71. B 72. D 73. B 74. D 75. A 76. C 77. B 78. B 79. D 80. C 81. C 82. D 83. A

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