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Capitalization

This quiz will provide practice in using capitalization correctly.

This activity contains 25 questions.

	Choose the sentence in which capital letters are used correctly.   This week in our American history class, we're studying the Roaring Twenties. This week in our American history class, we're studying the roaring twenties. This week in our American History class, we're studying the roaring twenties.

	Choose the sentence in which capital letters are used correctly.   One of Katie's favorite movies is One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest. One of Katie's favorite movies is One flew over the cuckoo's nest. One of Katie's favorite movies is One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest.

	Choose the sentence in which capital letters are used correctly.   My uncle claims that Oregon is the best place in the West to live. My uncle claims that Oregon is the best place in the west to live. My Uncle claims that Oregon is the best place in the West to live.

	Choose the sentence in which capital letters are used correctly.   Erin asked her Professor, "Have you graded my essay yet?" Erin asked her professor, "have you graded my essay yet?" Erin asked her professor, "Have you graded my essay yet?"

	Choose the sentence in which capital letters are used correctly.   My new neighbor is the pastor for the Methodist church. My new neighbor is the Pastor for the Methodist church. My new neighbor is the pastor for the methodist church.

	Choose the sentence in which capital letters are used correctly.   In the Spring, we enjoy the return of the Robins and the Chickadees. In the spring, we enjoy the return of the robins and the chickadees. In the spring, we enjoy the return of the Robins and the Chickadees.

	Choose the sentence in which capital letters are used correctly.   In the Fall, Adam will return to college to pursue a degree in psychology. In the fall, Adam will return to college to pursue a degree in psychology. In the fall, Adam will return to college to pursue a degree in Psychology.

	Choose the sentence in which capital letters are used correctly.   I didn't realize that your mother was a doctor. I didn't realize that your mother was a Doctor. I didn't realize that your Mother was a Doctor.

	Choose the sentence in which capital letters are used correctly.   The jewish holiday of Hanukkah is celebrated by everyone in our neighborhood. The Jewish holiday of Hanukkah is celebrated by everyone in our neighborhood. The Jewish holiday of hanukkah is celebrated by everyone in our neighborhood.

	Choose the sentence in which capital letters are used correctly.   Josh just published his first book, which is titled A Little Bit Of Heaven In Vegas. Josh just published his first book, which is titled A little bit of heaven in Vegas. Josh just published his first book, which is titled A Little Bit of Heaven in Vegas.

	Choose the sentence in which capital letters are used correctly.   In the Summer of 2003, Randall took philosophy 202. In the Summer of 2003, Randall took Philosophy 202. In the summer of 2003, Randall took Philosophy 202.

	Choose the sentence in which capital letters are used correctly.   On our drive through Yosemite National Park, we saw many animals native to the west. On our drive through Yosemite National Park, we saw many animals native to the West. On our drive through Yosemite national park, we saw many animals native to the West.

	Choose the sentence in which capital letters are used correctly.   Miriam has an aunt who works for the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Miriam has an Aunt who works for the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Miriam has an Aunt who works for the federal bureau of investigation.

	Choose the sentence in which capital letters are used correctly.   After Kyle finishes his courses in Algebra and English, he will have earned a degree in Computer Science. After Kyle finishes his courses in algebra and English, he will have earned a degree in computer science. After Kyle finishes his courses in algebra and english, he will have earned a degree in computer science.

	Choose the sentence in which capital letters are used correctly.   Did you see the statue of liberty when you went to New York last summer? Did you see the Statue of Liberty when you went to New York last summer? Did you see the Statue of Liberty when you went to New York last Summer?

	Choose the sentence in which capital letters are used correctly.   Leslie said that her Father has become quite an expert in French cooking. Leslie said that her father has become quite an expert in french cooking. Leslie said that her father has become quite an expert in French cooking.

	Choose the sentence in which capital letters are used correctly.   Debra, who is an architect, has just designed a log cabin somewhere in Southwest Colorado. Debra, who is an architect, has just designed a log cabin somewhere in southwest Colorado. Debra, who is an Architect, has just designed a log cabin somewhere in southwest Colorado.

	Choose the sentence in which capital letters are used correctly.   One of the best novels I've ever read is Anne Tyler's dinner at the homesick restaurant. One of the best novels I've ever read is Anne Tyler's Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant. One of the best novels I've ever read is Anne Tyler's Dinner At The Homesick Restaurant.

	Choose the sentence in which capital letters are used correctly.   Sharon attended Westwood high school while I attended a high school on the other side of town. Sharon attended Westwood High School while I attended a high school on the other side of town. Sharon attended Westwood High School while I attended a High School on the other side of town.

	Choose the sentence in which capital letters are used correctly.   My Mother moved south to Florida because the Winters are so harsh in the north. My mother moved south to Florida because the winters are so harsh in the North. My mother moved south to Florida because the Winters are so harsh in the North.

	Choose the sentence in which capital letters are used correctly.   Our bus tour through the rocky mountains was great fun; we saw a black bear and several elk. Our bus tour through the rocky mountains was great fun; we saw a Black Bear and several Elk. Our bus tour through the Rocky Mountains was great fun; we saw a black bear and several elk.

	Choose the sentence in which capital letters are used correctly.   Chan earned his Pilot's License after graduating from a Flight Training School near San Diego. Chan earned his pilot's license after graduating from a flight training school near San Diego. Chan earned his Pilot's License after graduating from a flight training school near San Diego.

	Choose the sentence in which capital letters are used correctly.   Have you met Professor Davis? She's a Professor of Shakespearean studies. Have you met Professor Davis? She's a professor of Shakespearean studies. Have you met Professor Davis? She's a Professor of shakespearean studies.

	Choose the sentence in which capital letters are used correctly.   Melissa needs only two courses to graduate with a degree in sociology: History 102 and English 303. Melissa needs only two courses to graduate with a degree in sociology: history 102 and english 303. Melissa needs only two courses to graduate with a degree in Sociology: History 102 and English 303.

	Choose the sentence in which capital letters are used correctly.   According to the Encyclopedia, Crater Lake was formed after a volcano erupted. According to the Encyclopedia, Crater Lake was formed after a Volcano erupted. According to the encyclopedia, Crater Lake was formed after a volcano erupted.

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