Use Correct Capitalization: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.2.A

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1

Select the answer that punctuates a title of a book correctly

Lost in the Sun by Lisa Graff

Lost in the Sun By Lisa Graff

lost in The Sun by Lisa Graff

Lost in The Sun by Lisa Graff

Explanation

In a title, capitalize the first word, the last word, and every important word in between.

These words are not important in titles:

Articles, a, an, the

Short prepositions, such as at, by, for, in, of, on, to, up

Coordinating conjunctions, such as and, but, or

Book titles are written in italics

2

Select the answer that uses capitalization correctly.

My teacher, Mr. Petersen, loves football andthe movie Toy Story.

My teacher, mr. petersen, loves football andthe movie Toy Story.

My teacher, Mr. petersen, loves football andthe movie toy story.

my teacher, Mr. Petersen, loves football andthe movie Toy Story.

Explanation

Let's look at some rules for capitalization:

The first letter of the word starting a sentence is capitalized.

Capitalize people's initials and capitalize a title of respect if it is used with a name or as a name. Do not capitalize a title of respect if it is used as a common noun.

In a movie title, capitalize the first word, the last word, and every important word in between.

These words are not important in titles:

Articles, a, an, the

Short prepositions, such as at, by, for, in, of, on, to, up

Coordinating conjunctions, such as and, but, or

Movie titles are written in italics

3

Select the answer that uses capitalization correctly

I'm going to see the Dr. Brian R. Lee.

I'm going to see The Dr. Brian R. Lee.

I'm going to see The dr. Brian R Lee.

I'm going to see the dr. Brian r Lee.

Explanation

Capitalize people's initials and capitalize a title of respect if it is used with a name or as a name. Do not capitalize a title of respect if it is used as a common noun.

4

Select the answer that uses capitalization correctly

Who signed the Declaration of Independence?

Who signed The Declaration Of Independence?

Who signed The Declaration of Independence?

Who signed the Declaration of independence

Explanation

Do not capitalize a word like the or of, unless it is the first word of the sentence. Thus, "Who signed the Declaration of Independence?" is the correct answer.

5

Select the answer that uses capitalization correctly

Will you get that for me, Mom?

Will you get that for me, mom?

Will You get that for me, Mom?

Will You get that for me, mom?

Explanation

Capitalize the title of a family member if it is used with a name or as a name. Do not capitalize the title of a family member if it is used as a common noun.

In this case, we are using "Mom" as a name, so that correct answer is "Will you get that for me, Mom?"

6

Select the answer that uses capitalization correctly.

Ms. Lucero's favorite book is Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, and she has read it five times!

Ms. lucero's favorite book is Harry Potter And The Prisoner of Azkaban, and she has read it five times!

Ms. Lucero's favorite book is harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban_,_ and she has read it five times!

ms. lucero's favorite book is Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, and she has read it five times!

Explanation

Let's look at some rules for capitalization:

The first letter of the word starting a sentence is capitalized.

Capitalize people's initials and capitalize a title of respect if it is used with a name or as a name. Do not capitalize a title of respect if it is used as a common noun.

In a book title, capitalize the first word, the last word, and every important word in between.

These words are not important in titles:

Articles, a, an, the

Short prepositions, such as at, by, for, in, of, on, to, up

Coordinating conjunctions, such as and, but, or

Movie titles are written in italics

7

Select the answer that punctuates a title of a short story correctly

“Flowers for Algernon” by Daniel Keyes

“Flowers For Algernon” by Daniel Keyes

“Flowers for algernon” by Daniel Keyes

"Flowers for Algernon" by daniel Keyes

Explanation

In a title, capitalize the first word, the last word, and every important word in between.

These words are not important in titles:

Articles, a, an, the

Short prepositions, such as at, by, for, in, of, on, to, up

Coordinating conjunctions, such as and, but, or

Short stories are always written with quotes around the title.

8

Select the answer that punctuates a title of a short story correctly

“A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings” by Gabriel García Márquez

"A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings" By Gabriel García Márquez

“A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings” by Gabriel García Márquez

“a Very Old Man with Enormous Wings” by Gabriel García Márquez

Explanation

In a title, capitalize the first word, the last word, and every important word in between.

These words are not important in titles:

Articles, a, an, the

Short prepositions, such as at, by, for, in, of, on, to, up

Coordinating conjunctions, such as and, but, or

Short stories are always written with quotes around the title.

9

Select the answer that punctuates a title of a short story correctly

“The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson

"The Lottery" By Shirley Jackson

“The lottery” by Shirley Jackson

"the Lottery” by Shirley Jackson

Explanation

In a title, capitalize the first word, the last word, and every important word in between.

These words are not important in titles:

Articles, a, an, the

Short prepositions, such as at, by, for, in, of, on, to, up

Coordinating conjunctions, such as and, but, or

Short stories are always written with quotes around the title.

10

Select the answer that punctuates a title of a short story correctly

“The Fly” by Katherine Mansfield

"The Fly" By Katherine Mansfield

“the Fly” by Katherine Mansfield

“the fly” by Katherine Mansfield

Explanation

In a title, capitalize the first word, the last word, and every important word in between.

These words are not important in titles:

Articles, a, an, the

Short prepositions, such as at, by, for, in, of, on, to, up

Coordinating conjunctions, such as and, but, or

Short stories are always written with quotes around the title.

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