True/False
Sentence Construction & Errors
Capitalization
100

Do NOT capitalize east, west, north and south when they refer to only a direction

True

100

Julian sits beside me in Math class, but he sits Keyboarding 101, and English. 

Which word is capitalized incorrectly?

Math

100

a. some English tea 

b. Joshua T. Lewis, Mayor

Which choice is capitalized correctly?

a. some English tea 

200

On an outline, the main points are signified by capital letters

False; Roman numerals 

200

Jane and Maria met at the London Cafe for tea and scones. 

Is there a complement of the sentence? If so, what is it?

No complement 

200

a. a Chevrolet convertible 

b. the French And Indian War

Which choice is capitalized correctly?

a. a Chevrolet convertible 

300

Capitalize the interjection oh when it comes at the beginning of a sentence. 

True 

300

Mr. Fauver, where are the General Electric Light Bulbs that you bought for the classroom?

Which word is capitalized incorrectly?

Light Bulbs; light bulbs 

300

a. General Douglas Lee

b. Christmas Eve

c. YMCA soccer team 

Which choice is capitalized correctly?

All are correct

400

Thanking you in advance is an example of a salutation for a business letter. 


False; that's a closing 

400

The invasion at Normandy was a great victory because of the leaders, the soldiers, and the machinery. 

If this sentence was used as a thesis, which of the following types would it be considered: persuasive, explanatory, or argumentative. 

Explanatory 

400

a. Bessemer city

b. an algebra class

c. Keyboarding 102

Which choice(s) is/are capitalized correctly? 

b. an algebra class 

c. Keyboarding 102 

500

Capitalize the first, last, and all important words in sentences, paragraphs, and directions

False 

500

Julia read The Governor of Cambria for her book review. Many politicians run for governor during their political career. 

Why is governor capitalized in the first sentence but not the second?

In the first sentence, the word governor is a main word in the book title; in the second sentence, the word governor signifies a political office and is used as a common noun. 

500

a. Romeo and Juliet

b. Mary, Queen of Scots

c. lillies and tulips 

Which choice(s) is/are capitalized correctly?

a. Romeo and Juliet

c. lillies and tulips