HSPT Capitalization

Select the sentence that has errors in capitalization. If you find no mistakes, mark D.

• If a student wants to attend the museum field trip, they need to have a permission slip.

• Mrs. Beadle-Wright's request cannot be granted under any conditions.

• Charlie Little, who is a member of the prom committee, was asked to confer with principal Wu.

• No mistakes

Answer explanation

Principal Wu is a specific principal, so the P must be capitalized.

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Select the sentence that has errors in capitalization. If you find no mistakes, mark D.

• Mariah is always willing to undertake difficult English assignments.

• The teacher entered the room and said, "your work must be completed today."

• The specials project was assigned to Troy Salire and me.

• No mistakes

Answer explanation

The direct quote must begin with a capital letter.

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Select the sentence that has errors in capitalization. If you find no mistakes, mark D.

• I find his study of the birds of North America to be fascinating.

• The doctor suggested that my grandfather go South for the winter to avoid frequent colds.

• Under the new rules, when do we revert to Eastern Standard Time?

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Answer explanation

Do not capitalize compass points if they are simply directions. Capitalization should only be used when these words are meant as place names.

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Select the sentence that has errors in capitalization. If you find no mistakes, mark D.

• "If it rains on Friday," the boy mused, "the game may be played on Saturday instead."

• My Spanish teacher, Ms. Neff, sometimes gives us candy during games.

• Whenever I drive on a New York street, I watch for potholes.

• No mistakes

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Select the sentence that has errors in capitalization. If you find no mistakes, mark D.

• Every halloween, my mother takes a picture of my costume.

• Please submit an essay, two letters of recommendation, and the completed application form.

• The reporter asked the senator about the election results.

• No mistakes

Answer explanation

Holidays, along with days of the week and months of the year, should be capitalized.

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CCSS.L.1.2A

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Select the sentence that has errors in capitalization. If you find no mistakes, mark D.

• Saul and his best friend Madison went to see The Guiding Hand, the newest movie at the Pekoe County Theater.

• After Nomi's physical examination. Dr. Pembroke said to her, "You are in excellent health."

• Aleck read the first seven chapters of the horror novel he purchased, The sound of a ghost, and couldn't sleep all night.

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Answer explanation

Titles must be capitalized.

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Select the sentence that has errors in capitalization. If you find no mistakes, mark D.

• Some students requested extra test-prep help before the important exam.

• The art teacher asked is anyone "Needed a brain break" after the standardized test.

• Heather recommended that the organization draft a new constitution.

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Answer explanation

The first word in quotations should only be capitalized only if the quotation forms a complete sentence.

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Select the sentence that has errors in capitalization. If you find no mistakes, mark D.

• On a class trip to independence hall in Philadelphia, the students interviewed the actor who portrayed John Adams.

• Our tour guide said that the school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

• Please read the directions carefully, and hand in your test before the bell rings at 3:05.

• No mistakes

Answer explanation

Independence Hall should be capitalized because it is the name of a building.

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Select the sentence that has errors in capitalization. If you find no mistakes, mark D.

• "When you finish your homework," my mom said, "please set the table for dinner."

• I was surprised to learn that Olive and Lucy are twins; they certainly don't look alike at all.

• I am always sad when the hummingbirds fly south for the winter.

• No mistakes

Answer explanation

No mistakes

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Select the sentence that has errors in capitalization. If you find no mistakes, mark D.

• I have a job interview for the position of Managing Editor at a major newspaper.

• Niagara Falls consists of three different massive waterfalls on the Niagara River.

• Yolanda won homecoming queen at Adirondack Valley high school.

• No mistakes

Answer explanation

The phrase "high school" is part of the name of the school, so it should be capitalized.

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