Capitalization Rules in Titles

The video tutorial teaches how to correctly capitalize titles in writing. It explains the rules for capitalizing the first and last words of a title, as well as any significant words. Examples are provided to illustrate these rules, and viewers are guided through correcting capitalization in sample titles. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of proper capitalization for clarity and understanding in writing.

What is the primary reason for capitalizing certain words in a title?

• To make the title look more attractive

• To make the title longer

• To help the reader understand the content

• To follow grammatical rules

Which of the following words should always be capitalized in a title?

• Only verbs

• Only nouns

• All words longer than three letters

• The first and last words

In the title 'The Teacher from the Black Lagoon', which word is not capitalized and why?

• 'Black', because it is an adjective

• 'Lagoon', because it is the last word

• 'From', because it is a short word

• 'Teacher', because it is not important

Why is the word 'Cat' capitalized in the title 'The Cat and the Hat'?

• Because it is a noun

• Because it is important to the story

• Because it is a short word

• Because it is the first word

In the practice exercise, which word in 'Frog and Toad Are Friends' is not capitalized?

• 'Frog'

• 'Toad'

• 'Are'

• 'Friends'

In the narrative draft, which word in 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' should be capitalized?

• 'Of'

• 'Diary'

• 'A'

• 'Wimpy'

Which words in 'Crocodile Encounters and More True Stories of Adventures with Wild Animals' are not capitalized?

• 'And', 'Of', and 'With'

• 'More' and 'True'

• 'Crocodile' and 'Animals'

• 'Encounters' and 'Stories'

In the title 'How to Get Rich on the Oregon Trail', which word is not capitalized?

• 'How'

• 'Get'

• 'On'

• 'Oregon'

What is the main benefit of correctly capitalizing titles?

• It helps in better understanding the content

• It follows traditional writing rules

• It makes the text more visually appealing

• It makes the text look more formal

In the final practice, which title needs correction: 'The Lion the Witch in the Wardrobe'?

• 'The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe'

• 'The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe'

• 'The Lion The Witch In The Wardrobe'

• 'The Lion the Witch in the Wardrobe'