Capitalizing Names and Titles of Persons
Jamal interviewed mayor scott yesterday.
Jamal interviewed Mayor Scott yesterday.
The hudson river is in New York.
The Hudson River is in New York.
I am learning russian, but Otto is learning japanese.
I am learning Russian, but Otto is learning Japanese.
Zorah shouted, “watch out below!”
Zorah shouted, “Watch out below!”
The __________ word of a direct quotation is capitalized if the quotation is a complete sentence.
a. first
b. last
The first word of a direct quotation is capitalized if the quotation is a complete sentence.
Mrs. scott will not be the Principal next year.
Mrs. Scott will not be the principal next year.
The northeast mainly refers to Maine, new Hampshire, and Vermont.
The Northeast mainly refers to Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont.
My brother applied to two colleges, kenyon college and miami university.
My brother applied to two colleges, Kenyon College and Miami University.
“did Juan finish raking your leaves yesterday?” Asked Mrs. Perez.
“Did Juan finish raking your leaves yesterday?” asked Mrs. Perez.
_______________ the beginning of the second part of an interrupted quotation if it continues the same sentence.
a. Capitalize
b. Do not capitalize
Do not capitalize the beginning of the second part of an interrupted quotation if it continues the same sentence.
Was winston churchill the prime minister of England in 1944?
Was Winston Churchill the prime minister of England in 1944?
The Northwestern part of maryland has more farmland.
The northwestern part of Maryland has more farmland.
I have a copy of the declaration of independence on my Office wall.
I have a copy of the Declaration of Independence on my office wall.
Harriet said that You would help me with my report.
Harriet said that you would help me with my report.
_______________ the beginning of the second part of an interrupted quotation if it starts a new sentence.
a. Capitalize
b. Do not capitalize
Capitalize the beginning of the second part of an interrupted quotation if it starts a new sentence.
My Uncle, hector salas, is running for governor this year.
My uncle, Hector Salas, is running for governor this year.
The Country of colombia lies to the South of panama.
The country of Colombia lies to the south of Panama.
Our Spring Vacation starts on friday, march 27.
Our spring vacation starts on Friday, March 27.
“My gamer pal,” Said Mark, “Lives in Kenya.”
“My gamer pal,” said Mark, “lives in Kenya.”
______________ the first word of an indirect quotation.
a. Capitalize
b. Do not capitalize
Do not capitalize the first word of an indirect quotation.
Ex: Mr. Mulvihill said that we could go to the park.
The Dentist’s sign advertised “mara klein, d.d.s.”
The dentist’s sign advertised “Mara Klein, D.D.S.”
Utah has the largest salt lake in america; it's called The Great Salt lake.
Utah has the largest salt lake in America; it's called the Great Salt Lake.
We have a Test on chapter 3 and chapter 4 tomorrow, but I haven't read these chapters yet.
We have a test on Chapter 3 and Chapter 4 tomorrow, but I haven't read these chapters yet.
“How long have you been playing games with him?” Asked Thad. “does he have other gamer friends?”
“How long have you been playing games with him?” asked Thad. “Does he have other gamer friends?”
_________________ family relationships when they follow an article or a possessive noun or pronoun, but _________________ family relationships when used as titles.
a. Capitalize
b. Do not capitalize
Do not capitalize family relationships when they follow an article or a possessive noun or pronoun, but capitalize family relationships when used as titles.
Ex. My dad is funny, but Mom is very serious.