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Duplicate of Capitalization
Duplicate of Capitalization
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A #blindquiz to introduce capitalization rules for grade 8.
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#5: Capitalize the full name of SPECIFIC buildings, monuments, bridges, and tunnels.
Fort McHenry tunnel
White House
fort McHenry tunnel
white house
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Note: Only 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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#3: Capitalize the names of people and their titles.
Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Dale Earnhardt jr.
president Abraham Lincoln
President abraham Lincoln
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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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#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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#10: Capitalize the names of historical documents
Declaration of Independence
Magna carta
Declaration Of Independence
magna carta
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#4: Capitalize the full name of SPECIFIC geographic places.
mt. Fuji
Nile River
mt. fuji
Nile river
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#13: Capitalize days of the week, months, and holidays BUT not seasons.
tuesday
february
Tuesday
Spring
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#11: Capitalize nationalities, religions, and languages.
Native American
french
judaism
portuguese
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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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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.
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#14: Capitalize course titles, NOT school subjects
math
algebra I
history
World History I
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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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#8a: Practice. Which is correct?
I live on east Market Street.
I live on East Market Street.
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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 Ct
Crab Orchard court
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#2: Always capitalize the pronoun "I." Which is
INCORRECT
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I like to eat apples and bananas.
Mary and i went to the store.
Mary and I went to the store.
My friends and I like to watch TV.
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#8b: Capitalize political divisions (continents, regions, states, countries, etc)
north America
North America
Spotsylvania county
spotsylvania county
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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.
My Mother is named Nancy Barker.
My mother is named Nancy Barker.
Sarah’s aunt Trudy bought her the ugliest sweater.
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#12: Proper adjectives (religions, nationalities, time periods, etc.) e.g. French fries.
Christian music
Christian Music
christian music
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#7: Capitalize the names of schools, colleges, and universities.
University Of Virginia
university of Virginia
Northern Virginia Community College
Northern Virginia community college