Abbreviation Rules
Capitalization Rules
Abbreviation Examples
Capitalization Examples
LSU Facts
100
When do you abbreviate avenue, boulevard and street?
You abbreviate them only when the address is specifically numbered.
100
What does it mean to uppercase the first letter of a word?
It means you're using capitalization.
100
The party will be at 7pm. Correct or incorrect? Why?
Incorrect. The "7pm" in the sentence should be abbreviated as 7p.m.
100
She will be a sophomore during the Spring Semester. Correct or incorrect? Why?
Incorrect. Seasons are not capitalized unless used in a title.
100
What was the score of the LSU vs Auburn game?
35-21...Obviously LSU won.
200
Which months of the year are not abbreviated?
March-July are not abbreviated.
200
When is someone's title capitalized?
When the title is used directly before a person's name.
200
USA or U.S.A.?
USA because it is three or more letters.
200
People in Louisiana are known for their southern hospitality. Correct or incorrect? Why?
Incorrect. The word "southern" should be capitalized because it is referring to a specific region.
200
What happens in front of the Memorial Tower on Valentine's Day?
Couples kiss in front of the tower at midnight.
300
Which state names are not abbreviated?
Texas, Utah, Ohio, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Hawaii, Alaska
300
When do you capitalize a noun?
When used for unique identification for a specific person, place or thing.
300
She lives at 114 Oak Avenue. Correct or incorrect? Why?
Incorrect. Avenue should be abbreviated as Ave. when used in a specific address.
300
The Democratic and Republican parties disagree on some issues. Correct or incorrect? Why?
Correct.
300
What's the tradition surrounding the Indian Mounds?
Students are supposed to roll down the Indian Mounds.
400
Which abbreviations do not use periods?
Abbreviations that use three or more letters such as USA, ABC and FBI.
400
Lowercase the common noun elements of names in which uses?
These are lowercased in plural uses.
400
We live in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Correct or incorrect?
Incorrect. When used after a city's name, the state should be abbreviated. Correct: We live in Baton Rouge, La.
400
The Ford truck drove down the curvy highway. Correct or incorrect? Why?
Correct.
400
For what purpose was the Memorial Tower constructed?
It's a tribute to Louisianans who died in WWI. It's also home to a military museum.
500
Which titles do you abbreviate before a person's name?
You would abbreviate Dr., Gov., Lt. Gov., Mr., Mrs., Rep., Rev., and Sen.
500
Are all of the words in book titles, songs and movies capitalized?
No, only the principal words are capitalized. Short prepositions, conjunctions and articles are capitalized if they begin the title.
500
An abbreviation is not a(n)......?
An abbreviation is not an ACRONYM.
500
Which fast food restaurant has the best French fries? Correct or incorrect? Why?
Incorrect. Lowercase words that are derived from a proper noun but no longer depend on it for their meaning. Ex: french fries
500
Who performed at Groovin' on the Grounds last year?
Lupe Fiasco, Grace Potter and The Nocturnals and Yelawolf.
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