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Capitalization
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A #blindquiz to introduce capitalization rules for grade 8.
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Note: Capitalize "the" at the start of a sentence OR if it starts a title.
My all time favorite video game is The Legend Of Zelda.
My all time favorite video game is the legend of Zelda.
My all time favorite video game is The Legend of Zelda.
My all time favorite video game is the Legend of Zelda.
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#9: Titles - capitalize the first word, last word, and any words that convey meaning.
The Fault In Our Stars
The Fault in Our Stars
the Fault in Our Stars
the Fault in our Stars
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Rule #1: Capitalize the first word of each sentence and the first word of quotes.
mr. Ely said, "Get with the program."
Mr. Ely said, "get with the program."
Mr. Ely said, "Get with the program."
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#6: Capitalize the names of roads and the type e.g. Gala Circle
Crab Orchard Court
crab orchard Ct
Crab Orchard court
crab orchard ct
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#2: Always capitalize the pronoun "I." Which is
INCORRECT
?
My friends and I like to watch TV.
Mary and i went to the store.
I like to eat apples and bananas.
Mary and I went to the store.
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Note: Capitalize family relationships ONLY when they are used as part of a person’s title.
Sarah’s aunt Trudy bought her the ugliest sweater.
Sarah’s aunt trudy bought her the ugliest sweater.
My mother is named Nancy Barker.
My Mother is named Nancy Barker.
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#3: Capitalize the names of people and their titles.
President abraham Lincoln
Dale Earnhardt, Jr.
president Abraham Lincoln
Dale Earnhardt jr.
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#14: Capitalize course titles, NOT school subjects
algebra
history
World History I
Math
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More practice: Which is correct?
the Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty
The Statue Of Liberty
the statue of liberty
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#8c: Capitalize political divisions (continents, regions, states, countries, etc).
north america
North america
north America
North America
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#4: Capitalize the full name of SPECIFIC geographic places.
Nile river
mt. Fuji
Nile River
mt. fuji
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#11: Capitalize nationalities, religions, and languages.
french
portuguese
judaism
Native American
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#12: Proper adjectives (religions, nationalities, time periods, etc.) e.g. French fries.
Christian Music
christian Music
Christian music
christian music
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#7: Capitalize the names of schools, colleges, and universities. (NOT short prepositions)
University of Virginia
university of Virginia
University of virginia
University Of Virginia
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#13: Capitalize days of the week, months, and holidays BUT not seasons.
february
tuesday
Spring
Tuesday
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#10: Capitalize the names of historical documents
Declaration Of Independence
Declaration of independence
declaration of Independence
Declaration of Independence
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#5: Capitalize the full name of SPECIFIC buildings, monuments, bridges, and tunnels.
white house
White House
Fort McHenry tunnel
fort McHenry tunnel
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#8a: ONLY capitalize directions (N, E, S, W) if they refer to specific regions or place names.
I am going to drive east.
I am going to drive East.
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#8b: Practice. Which is correct?
I live on East Market Street.
I live on east Market Street.
I live on East Market street.
I live on east Market street.
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Which is correct?
My mom and I drove North to ski at Liberty Mountain Resort.
My Mom and I drove north to ski at Liberty mountain resort.
My Mom and I drove north to ski at Liberty Mountain resort.
My mom and I drove north to ski at Liberty Mountain Resort.