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WorksheetsCapitalization Quiz
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
When should the first word in a sentence be capitalized?
When it is a proper noun
When it is the beginning of a new sentence.
When it is the middle of a paragraph
When it is a common noun
Which of the following sentences is correctly capitalized at the beginning?
b
C
A
d
What is the rule for capitalizing the first word in a sentence?
Always use lowercase for the first word
Capitalize every word in a sentence
Only capitalize the last word in a sentence
Capitalize the first word in a sentence.
Why is it important to capitalize the first word in a sentence?
To save time
To indicate the beginning of a new sentence and to follow proper grammar rules.
To annoy English teachers
To confuse the reader
Rewrite the following sentence with the correct capitalization: the cat is black.
the cat Is black
the Cat is black
the cat is black
The cat is black.
What are proper nouns?
Names of animals, plants, or objects
General names of people, places, or things
Adjectives describing people, places, or things
Specific names of people, places, or things
Which of the following is a proper noun?
book
running
car
Paris
Why do we capitalize proper nouns?
To annoy English teachers
To distinguish them from common nouns and to give them importance and recognition.
To make them sound fancier
To confuse readers
What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?
A common noun refers to a general, non-specific person, place, or thing, while a proper noun refers to a specific person, place, or thing and is always capitalized.
A common noun is always a name of a specific person, place, or thing, while a proper noun can refer to any person, place, or thing
A common noun is always capitalized, while a proper noun is not
A common noun is specific to a particular person, place, or thing, while a proper noun is general and non-specific
Rewrite the following sentence with the correct capitalization: the president of the united states is visiting.
the president of the united states is visiting.
the president of the united states is visiting!
The President of the United States is visiting.
the president of the united states is visiting
Which of the following is a common noun?
London
Apple
dog
Microsoft
What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns?
They are always capitalized.
They are never capitalized.
They are capitalized only at the beginning of a sentence.
They are capitalized only if they are the last word in a sentence.
Rewrite the following sentence with the correct capitalization: the eiffel tower is in paris.
the eiffel tower is in paris.
The eiffel tower is in Paris.
The Eiffel Tower is in Paris.
the Eiffel Tower is in paris.
What is the rule for capitalizing the names of days, months, and holidays?
They are never capitalized.
They are always capitalized.
They are capitalized only at the beginning of a sentence.
They are capitalized only if they are the last word in a sentence.
Rewrite the following sentence with the correct capitalization: my birthday is on october 31st.
my birthday is on october 31st.
My birthday is on October 31st.
my Birthday is on october 31st.
My birthday is on october 31st.
Which of the following is a common noun?
Christmas
Monday
city
January
