Deck 13: Capitalization

Question 1

Which salutation uses correct capitalization?

A) dear manager Kohler:
B) Dear manager Kohler:
C) ​Dear Manager Kohler:

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

A) This semester I am taking courses in economics and British literature.
B) This semester I am taking courses in Economics and British Literature.
C) ​This semester I am taking courses in Economics and British literature.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

A) We crossed the Mississippi River in missouri
B) We crossed the Mississippi river in Missouri.
C) ​We crossed the Mississippi River in Missouri.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

A) After working extra hours for two months, I treated myself to a swedish massage.
B) After working extra hours for two months, I treated myself to a Swedish Massage.
C) ​After working extra hours for two months, I treated myself to a Swedish massage.

Question 5

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

A) The views from the Grand Canyon in the state of Arizona are breathtaking.
B) The views from the Grand Canyon in the State of Arizona are breathtaking.
C) ​The views from the Grand canyon in the state of Arizona are breathtaking.

Question 6

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

A) For a special breakfast treat, my mother served French toast on our China dishes.
B) For a special breakfast treat, my mother served French toast on our china dishes.
C) ​For a special breakfast treat, my mother served french toast on our China dishes.

Question 7

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

A) Our Company offers educational reimbursement, an on-site exercise facility, and an employer-paid retirement package.
B) The National Education Association raised questions about the new certification for teachers.
C) ​The United States Department Of The Interior oversees the management and conservation of most federal land and natural resources.

Question 8

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

A) I went with Facilities Manager Young to troubleshoot the malfunctioning air conditioner.
B) I went with facilities manager Young to troubleshoot the malfunctioning air conditioner.
C) ​I went with Facilities manager Young to troubleshoot the malfunctioning air conditioner.

Question 9

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?​

A) ​In August I will be attending my High School Reunion.
B) ​The Internet has caused many individuals to fear identity theft.
C) ​Max uses instagram and snapchat on his Smartphone to connect with his friends.

Question 10

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

A) I ate a hamburger and French fries while watching a game in Yankee stadium.
B) I ate a hamburger and french fries while watching a game in Yankee Stadium.
C) ​I ate a hamburger and French fries while watching a game in Yankee Stadium.

Question 11

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

A) For Valentine's day my boyfriend took me to Wrigley Field in the windy city.
B) For Valentine's Day my boyfriend took me to Wrigley Field in the Windy City.
C) ​For valentine's day my boyfriend took me to wrigley field in the windy city.

Question 12

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

A) When our Supervisor, Beth Hein, announced the merger, many employees were surprised.
B) Only one Professor, William H. Schneider, attended the demonstration that opposed a tuition increase.
C) Students thanked their ​club president, Jason Schmidt, who led the fund-raising event.

Question 13

Which subject line uses correct capitalization?

A) Subject: sales meeting tomorrow
B) Subject: Sales Meeting Tomorrow
C) ​Subject: Sales meeting tomorrow

Question 14

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?​​

A) In the fall I will be taking courses in Mathematics, Psychology, and English.
B) ​Corbin received his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Stanford University.
C) ​My favorite courses were History 104, Sociology 210, and Introduction to Macroeconomics.

Question 15

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

A) ​The stockholders' meeting will be held on October 1 in the conference room.
B) the stockholders' meeting will be held on October 1 in the Conference Room.
C) ​The stockholders' Meeting will be held on October 1 in the conference room.

Question 16

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

A) Bruce and I will attend the grand opening of our new corporate headquarters.
B) Bruce and i will attend the grand opening of our new corporate Headquarters.
C) ​Bruce and I will attend the Grand Opening of our new corporate headquarters

Question 17

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

A) Many snow enthusiasts travel to Salt Lake City to ski in the Rocky mountains.
B) Many snow enthusiasts travel to Salt Lake City to ski in the Rocky Mountains.
C) ​Many snow enthusiasts travel to Salt Lake city to ski in the Rocky mountains.

Question 18

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

A) Marie earned an Associate's Degree in Accounting from Western Technical College.
B) Marie earned an Associate's Degree in accounting from Western Technical College.
C) ​Marie earned an associate's degree in accounting from Western Technical College.

Question 19

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

A) Because I switched my major after the Fall 2016 semester, I now will be on the five-year plan.
B) Some college students spend their Spring vacations in Florida or Mexico.
C) ​Many ski resorts experienced record snowfalls this past Winter.

Question 20

Which complimentary closing uses correct capitalization?

A) Very Truly Yours,
B) Very truly yours,
C) ​very truly yours,

Question 21

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

A) The task force will address our Nation's failing infrastructure.
B) The State grant encourages small business owners to hire displaced manufacturing workers.
C) ​As a criminal justice major, Justin hopes to work for the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Question 22

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

A) By the end of the fiscal year, we hope to expand our market share in the far east.
B) By the end of the fiscal year, we hope to expand our market share in the Far east.
C) ​By the end of the fiscal year, we hope to expand our market share in the Far East.

Question 23

Which sentences uses correct capitalization?

A) To reach our hotel, take exit 53 while traveling west on route 66.
B) The legal department identified plagiarized material in Lines 4 through 28 on page 63 of the training manual.
C) ​The boarding information for American Airlines Flight 271 indicated that passengers would load at Gate 18B.

Question 24

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

A) Because Katrina did not receive her IRS form 1099 on time, she filed her Federal income taxes late.
B) Because Katrina did not receive her IRS form 1099 on time, she filed her federal income taxes late.
C) ​Because Katrina did not receive her IRS Form 1099 on time, she filed her federal income taxes late.

Question 25

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?​
A) When completing a job application form, follow these steps:
1) Read the Application Thoroughly.
2) Complete Each Section Using Black or Blue Ink.
3) Sign and Date the Form.
4) Proofread the Form.
B) When completing a job application form, follow these steps:
1) Read the application thoroughly.
2) Complete each section using black or blue ink.
3) Sign and date the form.
4) Proofread the form.
C) When completing a job application form, follow these steps:
1) read the application thoroughly.
2) complete each section using black or blue ink.
3) sign and date the form.
4) proofread the form.

A) When completing a job application form, follow these steps:

Question 26

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

A) Every soon-to-be college student should read The freshman survival guide: soulful advice for studying, socializing, and everything in between.
B) Every soon-to-be college student should read The Freshman Survival Guide: Soulful Advice for Studying, Socializing, and Everything in Between.
C) ​Every soon-to-be college student should read The Freshman Survival Guide: Soulful Advice For Studying, Socializing, And Everything In Between.

Question 27

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

A) Please call Dad when you get a chance.
B) It was our Sister who was chosen as the outstanding graduate.
C) ​We are meeting Karen's Mother at 3 p.m. today.

Question 28

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

A) The department of Homeland Security is responsible for protecting the United States against terrorism and natural disasters.
B) The Department of Homeland Security is responsible for protecting the United States against terrorism and natural disasters.
C) ​The Department Of Homeland Security is responsible for protecting the United States against terrorism and natural disasters.

Question 29

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

A) Who on Earth would want to hire him?
B) The length of time it takes for Earth to orbit the Sun is 365 and a quarter days.
C) ​No one on Earth would ever suspect her of misappropriating funds.

Question 30

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

A) For emergencies I keep Q-tip Swabs and Ace Bandages in my glove compartment.
B) For emergencies I keep q-tip swabs and ace bandages in my glove compartment.
C) ​For emergencies I keep Q-tip swabs and Ace bandages in my glove compartment.

Question 31

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?​

A) ​Bill Ihlenfeldt, President of the college, met with state legislators to discuss educational funding for technical colleges.
B) ​Personnel Director Michael Hefler will meet with you today to discuss your employee benefits.
C) ​Both the Administrative Director and the Executive Officer of the trade organization submitted resignations.

Question 32

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

A) Many college students love American Eagle Jeans and Sperry Shoes for their comfort and fit.
B) Many college students love American Eagle jeans and Sperry shoes for their comfort and fit.
C) ​Many College students love American Eagle jeans and Sperry shoes for their comfort and fit.

Question 33

Which sentences uses correct capitalization?

A) Both Catholics and Muslims attended the ceremony to honor those who died at the World Trade Center.
B) Both catholics and muslims attended the ceremony to honor those who died at the World Trade Center.
C) ​Both Catholics and muslims attended the ceremony to honor those who died at the World Trade Center.

Question 34

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

A) A steering committee will be formed to review processes in our Customer Service Department.
B) A Steering Committee will be formed to review processes in our Customer Service Department.
C) ​A steering committee will be formed to review processes in our customer service department.

Question 35

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?​

A) ​You must drive West on Highway 53 and turn South on Milton Boulevard.
B) ​Officials discovered that fishing reserves have plummeted in the Pacific Northwest.
C) We postponed our trip to the middle east because of political unrest in the region.

Question 36

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

A) The Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act of 1998 made identity theft a crime.
B) Smoking in public places is now regulated by federal Laws.
C) ​Many states have passed Legislation that legalizes the use of marijuana for medical purposes.

Question 37

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

A) Vince Lombardi once said, "the only place success comes before work is in the dictionary."
B) yes, you may a take a day's vacation on Friday.
C) ​Our manager stresses this important business rule: The customer is always right.

Question 38

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

A) Neither the company President nor Vice President has addressed the concerns of the employees.
B) The Mayor and the City Manager discussed ways to attract more businesses to their community.
C) ​Can you tell me, Professor, where I can find the answer to this question?

Question 39

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

A) George H. W. Bush, past President of the United States, went skydiving on his ninetieth birthday.
B) George H. W. Bush, Past President of the United States, went skydiving on his ninetieth birthday.
C) ​George H. W. Bush, past president of the United States, went skydiving on his ninetieth birthday.

Question 40

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

A) Jose was fluent in spanish, french, and english.
B) Jose was fluent in Spanish, French, and english.
C) ​Jose was fluent in Spanish, French, and English.

Question 41

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

A) The bylaws of our organization state, "Each president must serve a two-year term."
B) The bylaws of our organization state, "Each President must serve a two-year term."
C) ​The bylaws of our Organization state, "Each President must serve a two-year term."

Question 42

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

A) Because I needed a quick response, I sent an e-mail message marked high priority.
B) Because I needed a quick response, I sent an e-mail message marked High Priority.
C) ​Because I needed a quick response, I sent an e-mail message marked High priority.

Question 43

A few individuals in our class are ____ students.

A) non-english-speaking
B) non-English speaking
C) non-English-speaking

Question 44

Which sentences uses correct capitalization?

A) The invoice was stamped paid in full.
B) The invoice was stamped Paid in full.
C) ​The invoice was stamped Paid in Full.

Question 45

Which sentences uses correct capitalization?

A) The invoice was stamped paid in full.
B) The invoice was stamped Paid in full.
C) ​The invoice was stamped Paid in Full.

Question 46

After working as a certified nursing assistant for five years, I have seen many patients who suffer from ____.

A) Alzheimer's disease
B) Alzheimer's Disease
C) ​alzheimer's disease

Question 47

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

A) The Late Senator McCarthy targeted many people in his investigations.
B) We enjoyed ex-President Clinton's keynote address at Georgetown University.
C) The movie Maggie features Former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Question 48

The county ____ is responsible for delivering subpoenas.

A) martial
B) marshal

Question 49

Before Serena took the stage, she applied her ____ carefully.

A) make up
B) make-up
C) makeup

Question 50

Which sentence is correctly expressed?

A) ​Many Asian-American students displayed their native clothing during our college's cultural diversity week.
B) ​Many Asian American students displayed their native clothing during our college's cultural diversity week.
C) ​Many asian american students displayed their native clothing during our college's cultural diversity week.

Question 51

Our company's ____ newsletter comes out on the 15^th and last day of every month.

A) bimonthly
B) semimonthly