Subskill # 9.2
Capitalization/Proper Nouns I
For numbers 1 –10, choose the answer that shows the correct capitalization.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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.
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.
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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.
Language
Subskill # 9.2
Capitalization/Proper Nouns I
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.
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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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