Capitalization Rules Quiz

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Instructions: When should you capitalize a word? From proper nouns to titles, test your capitalization knowledge!

1.
Which is capitalized correctly?
A
I visited uncle bob last summer.
B
I visited Uncle bob last Summer.
C
I visited uncle Bob last Summer.
D
I visited Uncle Bob last summer.
2.
Should compass directions be capitalized?
A
Only at the start of a sentence
B
Only when referring to a specific region (e.g., 'the South')
C
Never
D
Always
3.
Which is correct?
A
She studied French and History.
B
She studied french and history.
C
She studied French and history.
D
She studied french and History.
4.
Should seasons be capitalized?
A
Only when used as proper nouns
B
No, seasons are not capitalized in standard usage
C
Only in titles
D
Yes, always (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter)
5.
Which title is capitalized correctly?
A
the old man and the sea
B
The old man and the sea
C
The Old Man and the Sea
D
The Old Man And The Sea
6.
Which is correct?
A
My mom bakes great cookies.
B
my mom bakes great cookies.
C
Both are correct depending on usage
D
My Mom bakes great cookies.
7.
Should 'president' be capitalized in 'The president gave a speech'?
A
Only in formal documents
B
Yes, always capitalize 'president'
C
No, only capitalize when used as a title before a name
D
Only when referring to the current president
8.
Which is correct?
A
She is a Doctor at the hospital.
B
She is a doctor at the hospital.
C
she is a Doctor at the Hospital.
D
She is a doctor at the Hospital.
9.
Should days of the week and months be capitalized?
A
Neither should be capitalized
B
Only months, not days
C
Yes, both are always capitalized
D
Only days, not months
10.
Which is correct in a letter?
A
Dear Mrs. Johnson,
B
dear Mrs. Johnson,
C
dear mrs. johnson,
D
Dear mrs. Johnson,
11.
Should you capitalize the word after a colon?
A
Always
B
Never
C
Only in titles
D
Only if what follows is a complete sentence (style varies)
12.
Which is correct?
A
We drove north on Highway 66.
B
We drove north on highway 66.
C
We drove North on Highway 66.
D
We Drove North On Highway 66.
13.
Should 'internet' be capitalized?
A
Only at the start of a sentence
B
Yes, always
C
Both B and C
D
No, it is now generally lowercase
14.
Which is correct?
A
I have a Bachelor's Degree in English.
B
I have a Bachelor's degree in english.
C
I have a bachelor's degree in English.
D
I have a bachelor's degree in english.
15.
Should you capitalize 'earth' in 'the earth revolves around the sun'?
A
Never capitalize earth, sun, or moon
B
Only capitalize Sun
C
Capitalize only when used as proper nouns without 'the'
D
Always capitalize Earth, Sun, and Moon

Answer Key

Question 1

D. I visited Uncle Bob last summer.

Question 2

B. Only when referring to a specific region (e.g., 'the South')

Question 3

C. She studied French and history.

Question 4

B. No, seasons are not capitalized in standard usage

Question 5

C. The Old Man and the Sea

Question 6

C. Both are correct depending on usage

Question 7

C. No, only capitalize when used as a title before a name

Question 8

B. She is a doctor at the hospital.

Question 9

C. Yes, both are always capitalized

Question 10

A. Dear Mrs. Johnson,

Question 11

D. Only if what follows is a complete sentence (style varies)

Question 12

A. We drove north on Highway 66.

Question 13

C. Both B and C

Question 14

C. I have a bachelor's degree in English.

Question 15

C. Capitalize only when used as proper nouns without 'the'

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