Mastering Capitalization Rules

The video tutorial covers the rules and nuances of capitalization in writing. It explains when to capitalize the first word of a sentence, proper nouns, titles, and specific cases like brand names and geographical regions. The tutorial also addresses complex scenarios and provides examples to clarify these rules.

What is the main function of capital letters?

• To make words longer

• To make text look fancy

• To confuse readers

• To focus attention on particular elements

Which of the following is a proper noun that should be capitalized?

• lake michigan

• song

• country

• bridge

When should you capitalize a brand name?

• Only if it is a famous brand

• Always, regardless of context

• Only when it starts a sentence

• Never

How should you capitalize the title 'president' when it is used before a name?

• Always capitalize

• Never capitalize

• Capitalize unless followed by a comma

• Capitalize only if followed by a comma

How should you capitalize the word 'professor' when it is used before a full name?

• Always capitalize

• Never capitalize

• Capitalize only if it is a formal title

• Use lowercase as it is a job description

Which of the following is NOT capitalized when used with possessive nouns or pronouns?

• Aunt B

• Grandpa

• my mom

• Mom

Which of the following geographical regions should be capitalized?

• upper west side

• southeast

• north

• west

When should you capitalize the first word in a complete quotation?

• Never

• Only if it is a question

• Always

• Only at the beginning of a sentence

Which of the following should be capitalized in a title?

• Articles like 'a' and 'the'

• Prepositions like 'with' and 'to'

• Coordinating conjunctions like 'and' and 'but'

• The first and last word

Which of the following is an example of a specific course title that should be capitalized?

• algebra 101

• philosophy

• economics

• history