Capitalization Quiz

When should the first word in a sentence be capitalized?

• When it is a proper noun

• When it is the beginning of a new sentence.

• When it is the middle of a paragraph

• When it is a common noun

Which of the following sentences is correctly capitalized at the beginning?

• b

• C

• A

• d

What is the rule for capitalizing the first word in a sentence?

• Always use lowercase for the first word

• Capitalize every word in a sentence

• Only capitalize the last word in a sentence

• Capitalize the first word in a sentence.

Why is it important to capitalize the first word in a sentence?

• To save time

• To indicate the beginning of a new sentence and to follow proper grammar rules.

• To annoy English teachers

• To confuse the reader

Rewrite the following sentence with the correct capitalization: the cat is black.

• the cat Is black

• the Cat is black

• the cat is black

• The cat is black.

What are proper nouns?

• Names of animals, plants, or objects

• General names of people, places, or things

• Adjectives describing people, places, or things

• Specific names of people, places, or things

Which of the following is a proper noun?

• book

• running

• car

• Paris

Why do we capitalize proper nouns?

• To annoy English teachers

• To distinguish them from common nouns and to give them importance and recognition.

• To make them sound fancier

• To confuse readers

What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?

• A common noun refers to a general, non-specific person, place, or thing, while a proper noun refers to a specific person, place, or thing and is always capitalized.

• A common noun is always a name of a specific person, place, or thing, while a proper noun can refer to any person, place, or thing

• A common noun is always capitalized, while a proper noun is not

• A common noun is specific to a particular person, place, or thing, while a proper noun is general and non-specific

Rewrite the following sentence with the correct capitalization: the president of the united states is visiting.

• the president of the united states is visiting.

• the president of the united states is visiting!

• The President of the United States is visiting.

• the president of the united states is visiting