Study Island - Capitalization
Standard
GA Grade 7, ELA Standard
ELACC7L2
Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
a.
b.
Use a comma to separate coordinate adjectives (e.g., It was a fascinating, enjoyable movie but not He wore an old[,]
green shirt).
Spell correctly.
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Generation Date: 02/03/2014
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1. Which sentence uses correct capitalization?
A.
The traffic jam at the corner of 5th and ridgley kept the ambulance from getting to Pollard
Medical center.
B.
The traffic jam at the Corner of 5th and Ridgley kept the ambulance from getting to pollard
medical center.
C.
The traffic jam at the corner of 5th and Ridgley kept the ambulance from getting to Pollard
Medical Center.
D.
The traffic jam at the corner of 5th and ridgley kept the ambulance from getting to Pollard
medical center.
2.
Send all correspondence to john fisher, president of jamestown boat club.
Which words in the sentence above should be capitalized?
A. john, fisher, president
B. john, fisher, jamestown, boat, club
C. correspondence, john, fisher
D. john, fisher, president, jamestown
3. Which sentence uses correct capitalization?
A.
The President of the Student Council for Woofard High School agreed to appoint a
committee for the prom.
B.
The President of the student council for Woofard High School agreed to appoint a
committee for the prom.
C.
The president of the student council for Woofard High School agreed to appoint a
Committee for the Prom.
D.
The president of the student council for Woofard High School agreed to appoint a
committee for the prom.
4. Which sentence uses correct capitalization?
A.
The Dawes City Daily has a weekly column called "mayor on the move" written by Roy
Filk, the mayor of Dawes City.
B.
The Dawes City Daily has a weekly column called "mayor on the Move" written by Roy
Filk, the Mayor of Dawes City.
C.
The Dawes City Daily has a weekly column called "Mayor On The Move" written by Roy
Filk, the Mayor of Dawes City.
D.
The Dawes City Daily has a weekly column called "Mayor on the Move" written by Roy
Filk, the mayor of Dawes City.
5. Which sentence uses correct capitalization?
A.
Judge Julie Mccray ruled that the owners of Pip Guys Automotive owed the Plaintiff $200
for the damage done to her Car.
B.
Judge Julie McCray ruled that the owners of Pip guys automotive owed the Plaintiff $200
for the damage done to her car.
C.
Judge Julie McCray ruled that the owners of Pip Guys Automotive owed the plaintiff $200
for the damage done to her car.
D.
Judge Julie McCray ruled that the owners of Pip Guys Automotive owed the Plaintiff $200
for the damage done to her car.
6. Choose the sentence that uses correct capitalization.
A.
Mrs. Jones assigned a biography on a Nineteenth-century poet, and Josh selected Edgar
Allan Poe.
B.
Mrs. Jones assigned a Biography on a nineteenth-century poet, and Josh selected Edgar
Allan Poe.
C.
Mrs. Jones assigned a Biography on a Nineteenth-Century poet, and Josh selected Edgar
Allan Poe.
D.
Mrs. Jones assigned a biography on a nineteenth-century poet, and Josh selected Edgar
Allan Poe.
7.
A free blues concert will take place thursday, august 15 at washington city park.
Which words in the sentence above should be capitalized?
A. thursday, august, washington, city, park
B. blues, august, washington, city
C. free, blues, concert, washington, city, park
D. free, blues, concert, thursday, august
8. Which of the following sentences needs to be changed because of a capitalization problem?
A. Watson and Crick are credited with discovering the shape of DNA.
B. The work of Rosalind Franklin helped uncover DNA's unusual shape.
C. Maurice enjoyed reading about the work of James d. Watson.
D. Franklin's research went largely unnoticed for a number of years.
9. Which sentence uses correct capitalization?
A.
After the assembly, the principal of the class, Mr. Fulton, asked the students to calmly
leave the auditorium and move into the lunchroom.
B.
After the Assembly, the Principal of the class, Mr. Fulton, asked the students to calmly
leave the Auditorium and move into the Lunchroom.
C.
After the assembly, the Principal of the class, Mr. Fulton, asked the students to calmly
leave the auditorium and move into the lunchroom.
D.
After the Assembly, the principal of the class, Mr. Fulton, asked the students to calmly
leave the Auditorium and move into the Lunchroom.
10.
(1) Jeff looked at his new class schedule and was disappointed to see that his
first period class was spanish. (2) He usually completed his daily assignments during
second period study hall, but now he would have to study at home. (3) Jeff knew that
this meant less time playing video games and watching television with his brother. (4) "I
guess it's time to get organized," he said.
Which sentence above contains a capitalization error?
A. sentence 4
B. sentence 3
C. sentence 2
D. sentence 1
11.
I called uncle larry who lives north of topeka after hearing a tornado struck his area.
Which words in the sentence above should be capitalized?
A. north, topeka
B. uncle, larry, topeka
C. larry, north
D. larry, north, topeka
12. Which sentence uses correct capitalization?
A.
Regina and Paul met Willie at the Endeavor Community Center because they were there to
see Paul Mooney sign copies of his new book What I Know.
B.
Regina and Paul met Willie at the Endeavor community center because they were there to
see Paul Mooney sign copies of his new book What i Know.
C. Regina and Paul met Willie at the endeavor community center because they were there to
see Paul Mooney sign copies of his new book What I know.
D.
Regina and Paul met Willie at the Endeavor Community Center because they were there to
see paul mooney sign copies of his new book What i know.
13.
(1) Rupert and Deb ran out of gas on their way to the concert. (2) Rupert spent
twenty minutes trying to get help before he suggested they walk the three miles to the
gas station in halloway. (3) When they arrived at the gas station, Rupert was shocked.
(4) He had left his wallet back in the car and didn't have change to make a phone call.
Which sentence contains a capitalization error?
A. sentence 2
B. sentence 1
C. sentence 3
D. sentence 4
14.
(1) In 1956, Elvis made his network television debut with the first of his six
appearances on stage show, a weekly variety program hosted by Tommy and Jimmy
Dorsey. (2) He followed these with two appearances on The Milton Berle Show, the
second of which included a performance of "Hound Dog" that was so provocative (for
that time, anyway) that it caused a national scandal. (3) Graceland, Elvis Presley's
home and refuge for twenty years, is one of the most visited homes in America today,
now attracting over 600,000 visitors annually. (4) It is also the most famous home in
America after the White House. (5) In 1991, Graceland Mansion was placed on the
National Register of Historic Places.
adapted from www.elvis.com
Which sentence contains a capitalization error?
A. sentence 5
B. sentence 1
C. sentence 4
D. sentence 2
15. Which sentence uses correct capitalization?
A.
The mailman made a mistake and delivered the package to 100 rose Lane instead of 100
Royce Lane.
B.
The Mailman made a mistake and delivered the package to 100 rose lane instead of 100
royce lane.
C.
The Mailman made a mistake and delivered the package to 100 Rose Lane instead of 100
Royce Lane.
D.
The mailman made a mistake and delivered the package to 100 Rose Lane instead of 100
Royce Lane.
16. Choose the pair of sentences that uses correct capitalization.
A.
We went to Idaho for Thanksgiving. I helped grandma Jean bake a batch of cinnamon
cookies.
B.
We went to Idaho for thanksgiving. I helped Grandma Jean bake a batch of cinnamon
cookies.
C.
We went to Idaho for Thanksgiving. I helped Grandma Jean bake a batch of cinnamon
cookies.
D.
We went to Idaho for thanksgiving. I helped grandma Jean bake a batch of Cinnamon
Cookies.
17. Which sentence uses correct capitalization?
A.
The Author of Where The Wild Things Are is maurice sendak, who also illustrated the
book as well.
B.
The author of where the wild things are is Maurice Sendak, who also illustrated the book
as well.
C.
The author of Where the Wild Things Are is Maurice Sendak, who also illustrated the book
as well.
D.
The author of Where The Wild Things Are is Maurice Sendak, who also illustrated the
Book as well.
18. Which sentence uses correct capitalization?
A.
Sports Illustrated's May article "Too Brutal Or The Future?" focuses on mixed-martial
arts.
B. Sports Illustrated's May Article "too Brutal or the Future?" focuses on Mixed-Martial Arts.
Sports Illustrated's May article "Too Brutal or the Future?" focuses on Mixed-Martial
C.
Arts.
D. Sports Illustrated's May article "Too Brutal or the Future?" focuses on mixed-martial arts.
19. Which sentence uses correct capitalization?
A.
Freddy thought that a night of playing Monopoly with his Cousin was too dull, so he went
to see the new James Bond movie instead.
B.
Freddy thought that a night of playing monopoly with his cousin was too dull, so he went
to see the new James Bond Movie instead.
C.
Freddy thought that a night of playing Monopoly with his cousin was too dull, so he went
to see the new James Bond movie instead.
D.
Freddy thought that a night of playing monopoly with his cousin was too dull, so he went
to see the new James Bond movie instead.
20.
Janell checked out copies of silas marner and hamlet at her local library.
Which words in the sentence above should be capitalized?
A. silas, local, library
B. silas, marner, hamlet
C. copies, silas, hamlet
D. silas, marner, hamlet, library
21.
(1) The issues that the characters face in The Grapes Of Wrath by John
Steinbeck can be compared to the current problems that families face in the United
States. (2) The story is set during the Great Depression. (3) In the novel, the Joad
family travels from Oklahoma to California after the Dust Bowl. (4) The Dust Bowl
caused more problems for American families who were dealing with difficult times. (5)
Today, many families, like the Joads, find ways to handle the loss of jobs and homes.
Which sentence above contains a capitalization error?
A. sentence 4
B. sentence 2
C. sentence 3
D. sentence 1
22.
(1) The doctor told me to get more exercise. (2) Aside from that, she said that my
health was great. (3) Since our family's trip to the grand canyon, I had been feeling
under the weather. (4) I knew something was wrong when during a trip to the Six Flags
amusement park, I couldn't breathe very well. (5) I thought maybe it was a cold, but it
turned out to be nothing too major.
Which sentence contains a capitalization error?
A. sentence 3
B. sentence 4
C. sentence 1
D. sentence 2
23. Which sentence uses correct capitalization?
A.
Lorne, the party planner, wanted to make sure the entire Jones family was arriving on time
from the Airport.
B.
Lorne, the Party Planner, wanted to make sure the entire Jones family was arriving on time
from the airport.
C.
Lorne, the party planner, wanted to make sure the entire Jones Family was arriving on time
from the Airport.
D.
Lorne, the party planner, wanted to make sure the entire Jones family was arriving on time
from the airport.
24. Choose the sentences that use correct capitalization.
A.
My friends and I meet on the Weekends to watch music videos. We enjoy singing and
eating pizza.
B.
My friends and I meet on the weekends to watch Music Videos. We enjoy singing and
eating pizza.
C.
My friends and I meet on the weekends to watch music videos. We enjoy singing and
eating pizza.
D.
My friends and I meet on the Weekends to watch music videos. We enjoy singing and
eating Pizza.
25. Which sentence uses correct capitalization?
A.
Mary was told to see a different doctor at Lockwood Medical Center since her regular
doctor, Dr. Acula, was on vacation.
B.
Mary was told to see a different doctor at Lockwood medical center since her regular
Doctor, Dr. Acula, was on vacation.
C.
Mary was told to see a different Doctor at Lockwood Medical Center since her regular
Doctor, Dr. Acula, was on vacation.
D.
Mary was told to see a different Doctor at Lockwood Medical Center since her regular
doctor, Dr. acula, was on vacation.
26. Which sentence uses correct capitalization?
A. Mary, Phil, and LaMar are the stars of setry high school's adaptation of our town.
B. Mary, Phil, and LaMar are the stars of Setry high school's Adaptation of Our Town.
C. Mary, Phil, and LaMar are the stars of Setry High School's adaptation of Our Town.
D. Mary, Phil, and laMar are the stars of Setry High School's Adaptation of Our Town.
27. Which sentence uses correct capitalization?
A. The Beatles' "yesterday" is the most covered Song in all of popular music.
B. The Beatles' "Yesterday" is the most covered Song in all of Popular Music.
C. The Beatles' "Yesterday" is the most covered Song in all of popular music.
D. The Beatles' "Yesterday" is the most covered song in all of popular music.
28.
The residents of eastridge hosted a spectacular fireworks display on the fourth of july.
Which words in the sentence above should be capitalized?
A. eastridge, spectacular, fireworks, display
B. eastridge, fourth, july
C. residents, fireworks, july
D. residents, eastridge, fourth, july
29.
(1) It was an unusual year to say the least. (2) My family had just moved from
Brighton, NJ to Galveston, TX. (3) Dad and mom really wanted things to go smoothly
because of mom's new job. (4) She had gotten a new job as an advertiser for Provisions
Advertising Agency. (5) We would still live near the ocean, but now the ocean would
look differently.
Which sentence contains a capitalization error?
A. sentence 4
B. sentence 5
C. sentence 2
D. sentence 3
30. The following is a rough draft of a newspaper article. It contains errors.
(1) Youth Artists of America recently returned from a trip to France. (2) The group
attended Cultural art shows in paris and visited several museums. (3) The artists sold
original art work to raise money for their trip. (4) Next year, Youth Artists of America will
focus on raising money for school art classes in Mexico.
Which sentence contains a capitalization error?
A. sentence 3
B. sentence 1
C. sentence 2
D. sentence 4
31. Read the following rough draft of a school newspaper article.
(1) Hundreds of photos helped tell the rich history of our town's first junior high
school. (2) Yearbook teacher Janet Green and student staff members played a fun and
interesting slideshow in the auditorium. (3) "as a former student, I was thrilled to help
share the history of Oakwood junior high school," Green said.
What is the correct way to capitalize these words from sentence 3?
A.
"As a former student, I was thrilled to help share the history of Oakwood junior high
school,"
B.
"as a former student, I was thrilled to help share the history of Oakwood Junior high
school,"
C.
"As a former student, I was thrilled to help share the history of Oakwood Junior High
School,"
D.
"as a former student, I was thrilled to help share the history of Oakwood Junior High
School,"
32. Which sentence uses correct capitalization?
A.
Jimmy's Mom and Dad asked Him to make sure he had studied before he went to the
game.
B.
Jimmy's mom and dad asked him to make sure he had studied before he went to the
Game.
C. Jimmy's Mom and Dad asked him to make sure he had studied before he went to the game.
D. Jimmy's mom and dad asked him to make sure he had studied before he went to the game.
33.
(1) Chris and Dawson were excited to learn they made the football team. (2)
"We're going to crush the Glendale hornets this year!" Dawson exclaimed. (3)
"Remember what Coach Johnson said about having good sportsmanship?" Chris
reminded Dawson. (4) "Well, it's the truth," Dawson said, laughing.
Which sentence above contains a capitalization error?
A. sentence 1
B. sentence 4
C. sentence 3
D. sentence 2
34. Choose the sentence that uses correct capitalization.
A. The Republicans and Democrats reached an agreement during the debate on Thursday.
B. The Republicans and Democrats reached an agreement during the Debate on Thursday.
C. The republicans and democrats reached an agreement during the Debate on thursday.
D. The Republicans and democrats reached an agreement during the debate on Thursday.
35. Choose the sentence that uses correct capitalization.
A. Tangela attends Hunter Junior High School and plays on the basketball team.
B. Tangela attends Hunter Junior High School and plays on the Basketball Team.
C. Tangela attends hunter junior high school and plays on the Basketball Team.
D. Tangela attends hunter junior High School and plays on the basketball team.
36. Which sentence uses correct capitalization?
A. The after-school club mundo met to discuss the class's field trip to mexico.
B. the after-school club Mundo met to discuss the class's field trip to Mexico.
C. The After-school Club Mundo met to discuss the Class's field trip to Mexico.
D. The after-school club Mundo met to discuss the class's field trip to Mexico.
37. Which sentence uses correct capitalization?
A.
Dean Rogers' new Book Doormats For Sinking Boats will be released in paperback this
Fall, sometime after october.
B.
Dean Rogers' new book Doormats For Sinking Boats will be released in paperback this
Fall, sometime after October.
C.
Dean Rogers' new book Doormats for Sinking Boats will be released in Paperback this fall,
sometime after October.
D.
Dean Rogers' new book Doormats for Sinking Boats will be released in paperback this fall,
sometime after October.
38.
(1) Mitch loved to make people laugh. (2) He was picked on when he attended
polk high, but he managed to make the most of his time. (3) Years later, he became a
comedian and now tours the country doing shows. (4) He still knows just what to say to
make someone laugh.
Which sentence needs to be changed because of a capitalization problem?
A. sentence 2
B. sentence 4
C. sentence 3
D. sentence 1
(1) Edvard Munch was from Norway. (2) He was a painter and printmaker whose
works have been seen all over the world. (3) One of his most recognized pieces is The
Scream. (4) It has been seen in many Movies and Television shows. (5) The Scream
was made as a lithograph and also as a tempra painting. (6) Both versions have been
stolen from museums and recovered on more than one occasion.
39. Which of the following sentences needs to be changed because of a capitalization problem?
A. sentence 3
B. sentence 2
C. sentence 4
D. sentence 6
Answers
1. C
2. B
3. D
4. D
5. C
6. D
7. A
8. C
9. A
10. D
11. B
12. A
13. A
14. B
15. D
16. C
17. C
18. D
19. C
20. B
21. D
22. A
23. D
24. C
25. A
26. C
27. D
28. B
29. D
30. C
31. C
32. D
33. D
34. A
35. A
36. D
37. D
38. A
39. C
Explanations
1. The names of streets are proper nouns because they are unique. Also, the manes of locations
such as hospitals, schools, and buildings are considered proper because they are titles.
2. The names of people and organizations are proper nouns. Proper nouns are always capitalized.
Therefore, John Fisher and Jamestown Boat Club should be capitalized. Titles that follow
names, like "president," should be lowercase.
3. In the sentence, the proper noun (Woofard High School) has been capitalized. The other nouns
in the sentence are common and don't need to be capitalized.
4. The major words in the titles of books, articles, and songs should be capitalized (but not short
prepositions or the articles "the," "a," or "an," if they are not the first word of the title). The
article/column of the newspaper should be capitalized since it is a proper noun.
5. The first letter of the sentence is capitalized. Common nouns are NOT capitalized. Proper
nouns (the names of specific people, titles (of books, movies, and music), places, organizations,
and sometimes things) are capitalized. Titles preceding names, but not titles that follow names
are capitalized.
6. Although periods and events are capitalized, centuries are not. In the correct answer choice,
nineteenth century is not capitalized. Genres of literature, such as biography, should also not
be capitalized.
7. Days of the week and months of the year should be capitalized. Therefore, Thursday and
August should be capitalized. Names of specific places, like Washington City Park, are proper
nouns. Proper nouns are capitalized.
8. D. is the middle initial of James Watson. Initials should always be capitalized.
9. The principal's name should be capitalized, but his title shouldn't be capitalized unless it
comes before his whole name as in "Principal Mike Fulton." Since the auditorium and
lunchrooms aren't named after anyone, they don't need to be capitalized.
10. Languages are proper nouns and should be capitalized. Therefore, Spanish should be
capitalized.
11. Family relationships are capitalized when used as proper names. In this sentence, capitalize
Uncle Larry because it is used as a proper name. Also, the names of cities are proper nouns and
should be capitalized. Therefore, Topeka should be capitalized.
12. The names of locations such as hospitals, schools, and buildings are considered proper
because they are titles. Also, Capitalize the major words in book titles, but NOT the short
prepositions or the articles "the," "a," or "an," unless they are the first word of the title.
13. Halloway is the name of the town. Names of cities, towns, states, and countries are all proper
and should be capitalized.
14. The name of the show should be capitalized since titles for programs, movies, and literature
are considered proper. Capitalize the major words in book titles, but NOT the short prepositions
or the articles "the", "a", or "an," unless they are the first word of the title.
15. The names of streets are proper nouns because they are unique. "Mailman" is a common
noun and should be lowercase.
16. Family relationships are capitalized when used as proper names. Therefore, the words
Grandma Jean are capitalized. Holidays are capitalized, so the word Thanksgiving is also
capitalized.
17. The first letter of the sentence is capitalized. Common nouns are NOT capitalized. Proper
nouns (the names of specific people, titles (of books, movies, and music), places, organizations,
and sometimes things) are capitalized. Titles preceding names, but not titles that follow names
are capitalized.
18. The major words in the titles of books, articles, and songs should be capitalized (but not short
prepositions or the articles "the," "a," or "an," if they are not the first word of the title). The
article of the magazine should be capitalized since it is a proper noun.
19. Names of products are capitalized; in this case, the name of the board game is capitalized.
Also characters from movies should be capitalized since their names are just as proper as any full
name.
20. The first and last word of book titles are always capitalized. Therefore, the titles Silas
Marner and Hamlet should be capitalized.
21. Most words in a book title are capitalized. Short prepositions that are not the first or last word
in a title are not capitalized. Therefore, the word of in The Grapes of Wrath should not be
capitalized.
22. The Grand Canyon is a tourist attraction and should be capitalized because it's a place name
of a geographic region. Since there are many tourists attractions in the country, they have to be
written in a way that makes them unique. By capitalizing it, the audience knows that the noun is
proper.
23. The first letter of the sentence is capitalized. Common nouns are NOT capitalized. Proper
nouns (the names of specific people, places, organizations, and sometimes things) are
capitalized. Titles preceding names, but not titles that follow names are capitalized.
24. Nonspecific people, places, and objects do not need to be capitalized. In the correct answer
choice, music videos is a nonspecific phrase that does not refer to a specific object. Also, the
word pizza refers to the general food item and is not capitalized.
25. The first letter of the sentence is capitalized. Common nouns are NOT capitalized. Proper
nouns (the names of specific people, titles (of books, movies, and music), places, organizations,
and sometimes things) are capitalized. Titles preceding names, but not titles that follow names
are capitalized.
26. The first letter of the sentence is capitalized. Common nouns are NOT capitalized. Proper
nouns (the names of specific people, titles (of books, movies, and music), places, organizations,
and sometimes things) are capitalized. Titles preceding names, but not titles that follow names
are capitalized.
27. The major words in the titles of books, articles, and songs should be capitalized (but not short
prepositions or the articles "the," "a," or "an," if they are not the first word of the title).
28. The names of specific places are proper nouns and should be capitalized. Eastridge is a
proper noun and should be capitalized. Also, capitalize Fourth of July because it is a holiday.
29. "Mom" and "Mom's" are being used as a name, so it is considered proper and should be
capitalized. The exception is if you put a pronoun before it, then it changes. If it were to have
read "my mom," then it would be lowercase.
30. In sentence 1, Paris is the name of a specific place. Specific places are proper nouns and
should be capitalized. Also, the word cultural should not be capitalized because it is not a proper
noun.
31. The first word of a direct quote is capitalized so As is also capitalized. Junior High School
is a proper name and needs to be capitalized. It is the name of a specific place.
32. The sentence only has one proper noun, Jimmy, and it is the first word of the sentence, so
this makes the sentence correct.
33. Capitalize Hornets because it is the name of a specific group of athletes. In other words, it is
a proper noun.
34. The names of specific groups are capitalized. Therefore, the words Republicans and
Democrats, which are names of specific political groups, are capitalized. The word debate is not
used as a proper noun in this sentence and it is not capitalized.
35. The correct answer choice uses a specific name of a place. In other words, it uses a proper
noun. Proper nouns, like Hunter Junior High School, need to be capitalized.
36. In the sentence, the club's name is a proper noun and needs to be capitalized. Mexico is a
proper noun because it is the name of a country. You should also makes sure the first letter of the
first word for the sentence is capitalized.
37. Be careful. Seasons are not capitalized, but the months of the year are since they are proper.
When it comes to titles of books, movies, shows, etc., you have to make sure to distinguish
between what's proper and what isn't. Words like "a," "an," "and," "of," "to," and "the" are
common and should be lower-case.
38. Polk High is the name of the school and is proper, so it should be capitalized.
39. Specific names of movies and television shows should be capitalized because they are proper
nouns; however, the words "movie" and "television shows" need to be lowercase.