Use Correct Capitalization: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.2.A
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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
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
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.
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.
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.
Select the answer that punctuates a title of a song correctly
"Fast Cars and Freedom"
"Fast cars and freedom"
"Fast Cars And Freedom"
"Fast cars And Freedom"
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
Song titles are always written with quotes around the title.
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
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.
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.
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?"