Which sentence correctly capitalizes months, days, and holidays?

I love Thanksgiving in November.

I love thanksgiving in november.

i love Thanksgiving in november.

I love thanksgiving in November.

Which of the following sentences correctly uses commas in a series and capitalizes the first word?

Apples, bananas, and oranges are my favorite fruits.

Apples, bananas and oranges are my favorite fruits.

apples, bananas, and oranges are my favorite fruits.

Apples bananas, and oranges are my favorite fruits.

Select the sentence that correctly uses an apostrophe for contractions and capitalizes "I".

I'm looking for my friend's book.

Im looking for my friends book.

I'm looking for my friends book.

Im looking for my friend's book.

Choose the sentence that correctly capitalizes months and uses commas correctly.

In July, August, and September, we have summer vacation.

In july, august, and september, we have summer vacation.

In July August and September we have summer vacation.

In July, august, and September we have summer vacation.

Which sentence correctly capitalizes titles and the first word in the sentence?

Principal Johnson announced, "School is closed today."

principal Johnson announced, "School is closed today."

Principal johnson announced, "School is closed today."

Principal Johnson announced "School is closed today".

Which sentence correctly uses a comma to separate two independent clauses?

I went to the park, and I played basketball.

I went to the park and I played basketball.

I went to the park, I played basketball.

I went to the park and, I played basketball.

Which sentence correctly capitalizes geographical names?

We visited the Grand Canyon last summer.

We visited the grand canyon last summer.

We visited the Grand canyon last summer.

We visited the grand Canyon last summer.

Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?

I went to the park; I played basketball.

I went to the park, I played basketball.

I went to the park I played basketball.

I went to the park: I played basketball.

Identify the sentence that correctly uses quotation marks for direct speech.

He said, "I will be there soon."

He said, "I will be there soon.

Which sentence correctly uses a colon?

I have three dogs: a poodle, a bulldog, and a beagle.

I have three dogs, a poodle, a bulldog, and a beagle.

I have three dogs a poodle, a bulldog, and a beagle.

I have three dogs; a poodle, a bulldog, and a beagle.

Capitalization and Punctuation Mastery Quiz

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English

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8th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Medium

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CCSS

L.1.2A, L.1.2B, L.2.2C

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21 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

Which of the following sentences correctly capitalizes proper nouns and the first word in the sentence?

we visited the Statue of Liberty in july.

We visited the statue of liberty in July.

We visited the Statue of Liberty in July.

we visited the statue of Liberty in july.

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CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

Select the sentence that uses commas correctly in a series.

I need you to buy eggs, milk, bread and cheese.

I need you to buy eggs milk bread and cheese.

I need you to buy eggs, milk bread, and cheese.

I need you to buy eggs, milk, bread, and cheese.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

Which option correctly punctuates dialogue?

"I can't believe it!" She exclaimed.

"I can't believe it!" she exclaimed.

"I can't believe it", she exclaimed.

"I can't believe it". She exclaimed.

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CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

Identify the sentence that correctly capitalizes the first word and uses end punctuation.

the dog chased the cat.

The dog chased the cat

the dog chased the cat?

The dog chased the cat.

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CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

Choose the sentence that correctly uses an apostrophe for a contraction.

Its a beautiful day.

It's a beautiful day.

Its' a beautiful day.

It,s a beautiful day.

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CCSS.L.2.2C

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

Which sentence correctly uses end punctuation?

Where are you going

Where are you going.

Where are you going!

Where are you going?

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

Select the option that correctly capitalizes "I".

i am happy to be here.

I am happy to be here.

i Am happy to be here.

I am Happy to be here.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

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Capitalization and Punctuation Mastery Quiz

21 questions

Which of the following sentences correctly capitalizes proper nouns and the first word in the sentence?

Select the sentence that uses commas correctly in a series.

Which option correctly punctuates dialogue?

Identify the sentence that correctly capitalizes the first word and uses end punctuation.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses an apostrophe for a contraction.

Which sentence correctly uses end punctuation?

Select the option that correctly capitalizes "I".

Which sentence correctly capitalizes months, days, and holidays?

Identify the sentence that correctly capitalizes titles.

Which of the following sentences correctly uses commas in a series and capitalizes the first word?

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