Subskill # 9.2 Capitalization/Proper Nouns I
For numbers 1 –10, choose the answer that shows the correct capitalization.
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Subskill # 9.2 Capitalization/Proper Nouns I
1. William Pitt, jr. is an expert in video game machine repair for the city of Orlando.
A. William pitt, Jr.
B. William Pitt, jr.
C. William Pitt, Jr.
D. Correct as is
2. For many years u.s. Car Manufacturers have produced a great variety of cars.
A. U.S. car manufacturers
B. U.S. Car Manufacturers
C. U.S. Car manufacturers
D. Correct as is
3. The soldiers of the French Foreign Legion have given their assistance in many parts of the world.
A. French foreign legion
B. french foreign Legion
C. French Foreign legion
D. Correct as is
4. United States astronauts are trained by NASA, the National aeronautics and space Administration.
A. National Aeronautics And Space administration
B. National Aeronautics and Space Administration
C. National aeronautics and space Administration
D. Correct as is
5. He rode his motorcycle all the way to Yosemite National park in California.
A. yosemite national park
B. Yosemite National Park
C. Yosemite national park
D. Correct as is
6. In her time, Susan B. Anthony was the most famous suffragette in the country.
A. Susan b. Anthony
B. susan B. Anthony
C. Susan B. anthony
D. Correct as is
7. That company is located on Lincoln Road in the Eastern part of town.
A. Lincoln Road in the eastern
B. lincoln road in the Eastern
C. Lincoln road in the eastern
D. Correct as is
8. Kristen just got a new job as office manager at Goodsell realty.
A. Office Manager at Goodsell Realty
B. Office manager at goodsell Realty
C. office manager at Goodsell Realty
D. Correct as is
9. Dennis was born on July 27, 1945 in Los angeles, California.
A. July 27, 1945 in Los Angeles, California
B. july 27, 1945 in Los Angeles, california
C. July 27, 1945 in los Angeles, California
D. Correct as is
10. Charles Darwin, the author of The Origin of The Species was born in Shrewsbury, England.
A. the Origin of The Species
B. The Origin of the Species
C. The Origin Of The Species
D. Correct as is
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Subskill # 9.2 Capitalization/Proper Nouns I
For numbers 11 – 20, choose the sentence that shows the correct capitalization.
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Subskill # 9.2 Capitalization/Proper Nouns I
11. A. After working a long hard day, Jill took a two-hour nap.
B. My next appointment with the Physical Therapist is in May.
C. Members of the Miami city Council arrived at the hotel on time.
D. Every sentence has to begin with a Capital letter.
12. A. The mechanics are going to meet Wednesday at the new downtown Garage.
B. The new medical office building is located at the North end of Riviera Drive.
C. The pastry chef served Irish coffee with his famous bread pudding.
D. The Olympia theatre was filled to capacity last night.
13. A. A Dietary aide checks menus and prepares food trays.
B. An RN cares for sick people and can pass out medicine.
C. ms. Zervas is a home Health Aide.
D. He is looking for a job at Memorial hospital in Hollywood.
14. A. That car is headed West on Flagler Street.
B. The main offices of The united Teachers of Dade is on Coral Way.
C. The Better Business Bureau can tell you if that company is legitimate.
D. That car can only use Unleaded gas.
15. A. The United States fought against Japan and Germany in World war II.
B. Dr. Awazi is an expert on islamic law.
C. That oral thermometer is the easiest one to use on Patients.
D. The auto mechanic at Midas said he had learned his trade at Lindsey Hopkins Technical Education Center.
16. A. Jack is studying computer Repair at Miami Lakes Tech.
B. If you took high school mathematics, you should be ready for Algebra 101.
C. The republicans have a majority in the Senate.
D. She danced in the play West side Story.
17. A. Your aunt, Uncle Mike, and Grandpa Bill are all here.
B. When i earn my certificate, you can come to my graduation.
C. When senator Graham arrives, please let me know.
D. “Come quickly, doctor,” cried the nurse.
18. A. To lose weight, Jill took dexatrim for two weeks.
B. Whenever she eats italian food, she dreams of Michelangelo.
C. Is this the Adames furniture Company?
D. Chen works as the Chinese chef at Hong Kong Palace.
19. A. The business Office is going to be closed Tuesday and Wednesday for repairs.
B. Florists are always extremely busy on February 14, Valentine’s Day.
C. I want to begin the LPN class in the Spring.
D. Raquel Fernandez, ph.D is the instructor for the ORT class.
20. A. Drive North on Sample Road to East Sheridan Avenue.
B. The Nile River is the longest River in the world.
C. In 1988, United States voters elected a largely Democratic Congress.
D. The book I enjoyed most in college was the Wealth Of Nations by Adam Smith.
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Subskill # 9.2 Capitalization/Proper Nouns I
ANSWER KEY
1. C
2. A
3. D
4. B
5. B
6. D
7. A
8. C
9. A
10. B
11. A
12. C
13. B
14. C
15. D
16. B
17. A
18. D
19. B
20. C
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