Capitalization Rules for Directions

The video tutorial explains the capitalization rules for directions used as place names versus compass directions. It provides examples to clarify when to capitalize directions, such as 'Southwest' when referring to a specific region, and when not to, like 'north' when used as a general direction. The tutorial emphasizes understanding the context in which the direction is used to determine capitalization.

What is the main focus of the capitalization rule discussed in the video?

• Capitalizing directions used as place names

• Capitalizing all nouns

• Capitalizing directions used as compass directions

• Capitalizing all directions

In the example 'We lived in the southwest for 10 years,' why is 'Southwest' capitalized?

• It is a verb

• It is a direction used as a place name

• It is a pronoun

• It is a common noun

Why is 'East' not capitalized in the sentence 'Turn left at the grocery store then East at the gym'?

• It is not a proper noun

• It is a verb

• It is not part of a place name

• It is not a direction

In the context of art, why is 'Southwestern' capitalized?

• It is a pronoun

• It is a verb

• It is a common noun

• It refers to a specific style

Why is 'North Denver' capitalized in the example provided?

• It is a verb

• It is a specific part of Denver

• It is a general direction

• It is a pronoun

In the sentence 'We drove north into Wyoming,' why is 'north' not capitalized?

• It is a verb

• It is a direction used as a compass direction

• It is a pronoun

• It is a common noun

What is the reason for capitalizing 'Western Montana'?

• It is a direction used as a compass direction

• It is a verb

• It is a common noun

• It is a specific part of the state

Which of the following is NOT a reason to capitalize a direction?

• When it is a common noun

• When it refers to a specific region

• When it is part of a place name

• When it is part of a title

What should you consider to decide if a direction should be capitalized?

• If it is a pronoun

• If it is a verb

• If it is used in a sentence

• If it is part of a place name

What is the key takeaway from the video regarding capitalization of directions?

• Always capitalize directions

• Capitalize directions only when they are part of a place name

• Never capitalize directions

• Capitalize directions when they are verbs