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Capitalization Quiz Power. Point Review There will also be seven review questions from the

Capitalization Quiz Power. Point Review There will also be seven review questions from the first set of notes over punctuation and spacing.

Mindy left her coat here. Capitalize the first word in a sentence.

Mindy left her coat here. Capitalize the first word in a sentence.

I wrote to Mr. Katz, but Miss Dixon sent the form. Other examples include

I wrote to Mr. Katz, but Miss Dixon sent the form. Other examples include Major Jones, Senator Thune, Dr. Jones, Doctor of Juris Prudence, M. D. , Doctor of Medicine Capitalize personal titles and names of people.

The Beau Monde Singers will perform at Music Hall. BV Bowling, Augustana College, Girl

The Beau Monde Singers will perform at Music Hall. BV Bowling, Augustana College, Girl Scouts, Gateway, Red Cross, National Honor Society Capitalize names of clubs, schools, organizations, companies.

Did you ask if the OEA contest is to be on Friday? Capitalize the

Did you ask if the OEA contest is to be on Friday? Capitalize the days of the week.

August was very hot, but September was rather cool. Capitalize the months of the

August was very hot, but September was rather cool. Capitalize the months of the year.

Kacy and Zoe may visit their parents on Labor Day. Independence Day, Bastille Day

Kacy and Zoe may visit their parents on Labor Day. Independence Day, Bastille Day Capitalize names of holidays.

The Fourth of July honors the American Revolution. Mesozoic Era, Ice Age, Super Bowl,

The Fourth of July honors the American Revolution. Mesozoic Era, Ice Age, Super Bowl, Vietnam, Desert Storm Capitalize the names of historic periods, historic events and special events.

How many times do you space after a period used in initials? 1

How many times do you space after a period used in initials? 1

Two of these make a dash. hyphens

Two of these make a dash. hyphens

In terms spaces how many times do you push the spacebar to indent a

In terms spaces how many times do you push the spacebar to indent a paragraph? 5 spaces

How many times do you space after a colon and what are the two

How many times do you space after a colon and what are the two exceptions? 2 Time/ratios (0 spaces after)

How many spaces are there following a period that ends a sentence? 2

How many spaces are there following a period that ends a sentence? 2

How many times do you space after a period when it is used internally

How many times do you space after a period when it is used internally within an abbreviation? 0

When you were in Las Vegas Nevada, did you visit Hoover Dam? Capitalize names

When you were in Las Vegas Nevada, did you visit Hoover Dam? Capitalize names of cities, states, and other important places.

Val drove through the Black Hills in South Dakota. The Civil War pitted the

Val drove through the Black Hills in South Dakota. The Civil War pitted the North against the South. Includes all lakes, reservoirs, rivers, cities, states, countries, nationalities and physical addresses Capitalize geographic names, regions, and locations.

Jemel lives at Bay Towers near Sears Tower. White House, Washington Monument Capitalize names

Jemel lives at Bay Towers near Sears Tower. White House, Washington Monument Capitalize names of streets, roads, avenues, and buildings.

In what year did Juan Carlos become King of Spain? Masami Chou, our class

In what year did Juan Carlos become King of Spain? Masami Chou, our class president, made the awards. The President gave his inaugural address last night. Capitalize an official title when it precedes a name and elsewhere if it is a title of high distinction.

Does Dr. R. J. Anderson have an Ed. D. or a Ph. D. ?

Does Dr. R. J. Anderson have an Ed. D. or a Ph. D. ? He said that UPS stands for United Parcel Service. These can be acronyms as well as personal titles. Capitalize initials; also capitalize letters in abbreviations if the letters would be capitalized when the words are spelled out.

Please see Rule 10 in Unit 3, page 45, lines 27 and 28. Capitalize

Please see Rule 10 in Unit 3, page 45, lines 27 and 28. Capitalize nouns preceding numbers (except page and line).

I walked several blocks along Third Avenue to 65 th Street. Spell (capitalized) names

I walked several blocks along Third Avenue to 65 th Street. Spell (capitalized) names of small-numbered streets and avenues (ten and under).

Yu-lan quoted the rule: “Spell the hour used with o’clock. ” I didn’t say

Yu-lan quoted the rule: “Spell the hour used with o’clock. ” I didn’t say that “making more errors makes us more human. ” Capitalize the first word of a direct quotation unless the quote is built into the structure of the sentence.

“To reduce errors, ” he said, “drop back slightly in speed. ” Capitalize the

“To reduce errors, ” he said, “drop back slightly in speed. ” Capitalize the first word of the first part of an interrupted quotation, but not the first word of the second part.

Go south on I-35 until Glendale and turn west. Don’t capitalize directions unless they

Go south on I-35 until Glendale and turn west. Don’t capitalize directions unless they are the first word in a sentence.

The sun will come out tomorrow. The moon will be bright tonight. The earth

The sun will come out tomorrow. The moon will be bright tonight. The earth is not flat. Capitalize stars, planets and constellations. However, don’t capitalize sun, moon and earth unless used in conjunction with other stars, planets and constellations.

I will not go fishing this spring or next fall. Do not capitalize the

I will not go fishing this spring or next fall. Do not capitalize the seasons of the year unless they are the first word in a sentence.