Capitalization Review

What is a proper noun?

• A proper noun is a specific name used for an individual person, place, or organization.

• A proper noun is a type of verb used in sentences.

• A proper noun is a general name used for any person, place, or thing.

• A proper noun is a punctuation mark used to separate clauses.

When should the first letter of a sentence be capitalized?

• The first letter of a sentence should be capitalized randomly.

• The first letter of a sentence should be capitalized only in the middle of a sentence.

• The first letter of a sentence should be capitalized at the end of a sentence.

• The first letter of a sentence should be capitalized at the beginning of a new sentence or a proper noun.

Which days of the week should be capitalized?

• sunday

• monday

• friday

• thursday

• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Name three months of the year that should be capitalized.

• september

• june

• february

• January, May, August

Should the title of a book be capitalized?

• sometimes

• maybe

• Yes

• no

Should names of people be capitalized?

• Yes

• Sometimes

• No

• Only on weekends

Give an example of a proper noun.

• Paris City

• London City

• New York City

• Mountain Peak

Rewrite the following sentence with correct capitalization: the cat chased the mouse.

• the cat chased The mouse

• the Cat chased the mouse

• the cat chased the mouse

• The Cat Chased The Mouse

Which day of the week comes after Wednesday?

• Sunday

• Thursday

• Saturday

• Monday

Which month of the year comes before December?

• March

• April

• January

• November