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Questions Related to punctuation

Capitalize the letters in the given sentence, where necessary:
i graduated from the university of mumbai.

capitalization punctuation english

  1. NO CHANGE

  2. I graduated from the university of Mumbai

  3. I graduated from the University of Mumbai

  4. i graduated from the University of mumbai

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Capital letter is used to start a sentence. It is also used for proper nouns where names of people, specific places and things are capitalized. Here, 'University of Mumbai' is a proper noun. Thus option C is correct according to the rules. 

we have now replaced our regular windows with french windows.

Choose the option that best corrects the sentence.

capitalization punctuation english

  1. We have now replaced our regular windows with french windows.

  2. We have now replaced our regular windows with French windows.

  3. We have now replaced our regular windows with French Windows.

  4. NO CHANGE

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
According to general rule, the first word of a sentence is always capitalized. Capitals are used for all proper nouns in a sentence and also, for words derived from proper nouns. For example - the word French must be capitalized when it means the language, a French person or things from France.
Thus, according to the rules, the correct answer is Option B. The remaining options are incorrect.

will we see the day when we travel in flying cars? probably not.

Choose the option that best corrects the sentence.

capitalization punctuation english

  1. Will we see the day when we travel in flying cars? probably not.

  2. will we see the day when we travel in flying cars? Probably not.

  3. Will we see the day when we travel in flying cars? Probably not.

  4. NO CHANGE

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Capital letter is used to start a sentence. If the previous sentence ends with question mark or exclamation mark, capital letter is used as they indicate the end of sentence like full stop does. Thus, option C is correct according to the rule. 

few schools teach Latin and Greek these days.

Choose the option that best corrects the sentence.

capitalization punctuation english

  1. NO CHANGE

  2. Few schools teach latin and greek these days.

  3. few schools teach latin and greek these days.

  4. Few schools teach Latin and Greek these days.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Capital letters are used for the first letter of the first word of a sentence and for proper nouns. In other words, capitalize the names of people, specific places, and things. For example, We don't capitalize the word "bridge" unless it starts a sentence, but we must capitalize Brooklyn Bridge because it is the name of a specific bridge. Here, 'Latin' and 'Greek' are proper nouns, so must be capitalized. 'Few' is the first word at the start of the sentence, so must also be capitalized. Hence, the correct option is D).

Choose the option that best corrects the sentence:
i'm doing a-levels in physics, chemistry and french.

capitalization punctuation english

  1. NO CHANGE

  2. I'm doing A-levels in physics, chemistry and French.

  3. I'm doing A-levels in Physics, Chemistry and French.

  4. I'm doing a-levels in physics, chemistry and french.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
According to general rule, capitals are used for all proper nouns in a sentence and also, for words derived from proper nouns. For example - the word French must be capitalized when it means the language, a French person or things from France.
Similarly, physics and chemistry are not capitalized because they are not derived from proper nouns.
Thus, according to the rules, the correct answer is Option B. The remaining options are incorrect.

Punctuate the following sentence:
the serbs and the croats have witnessed many conflict between each other.

capitalization punctuation english

  1. The serbs and the croats have witnessed many conflicts between each other.

  2. the Serbs and the Croats have witnessed many conflicts between each other.

  3. The Serbs and the Croats have witnessed many conflicts between each other.

  4. NO CHANGE

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
According to general rule, the first word of a sentence is always capitalized. Capitals are used for all proper nouns in a sentence and also, for words derived from proper nouns. 
Thus, according to the rules, the correct answer is Option C. The remaining options are incorrect.

Choose the option that best corrects the given sentence:
basketball practice takes place on tuesdays and thursdays.

capitalization punctuation english

  1. Basketball practice takes place on tuesdays and thursdays.

  2. basketball practice takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

  3. Basketball practice takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

  4. NO CHANGE

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Capital letters are used for the first letter of the first word of a sentence and for proper nouns. In other words, capitalize the names of people, specific places, and things. For example, we don't capitalize the word "bridge" unless it starts a sentence, but we must capitalize Brooklyn Bridge because it is the name of a specific bridge. Here, 'Tuesdays' and 'Thursdays' are proper nouns, so must be capitalized. 'Basketball' is the first word at the start of the sentence, so must also be capitalized. Hence, the correct option is C).

Choose the option that best corrects the given sentence:
he was born on 3rd february 1987.

capitalization punctuation english

  1. NO CHANGE

  2. He was born on 3rd february 1987.

  3. he was born on 3rd February 1987.

  4. He was born on 3rd February 1987.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Capital letters are used for the first letter of the first word of a sentence and for proper nouns. In other words, capitalize the names of people, specific places, and things. For example, We don't capitalize the word "bridge" unless it starts a sentence, but we must capitalize Brooklyn Bridge because it is the name of a specific bridge. Here, 'February' is a proper noun, so must be capitalized. 'he' is the first word at the start of the sentence, so must also be capitalized. Hence, the correct option is D.

professor james and doctor lewis are both speaking at the same convention tonight.

Choose the option that best corrects the sentence.

capitalization punctuation english

  1. Professor James and doctor Lewis are both speaking at the same convention tonight.

  2. Professor James and Doctor Lewis are both speaking at the same convention tonight.

  3. professor James and doctor Lewis are both speaking at the same convention tonight.

  4. NO CHANGE

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

According to general rule, the first word of a sentence is always capitalized. Capitals are used for all proper nouns in a sentence. Titles in a sentence are capitalized, when the titles come immediately before a name, or when the title replaces the use of a name.

Thus, according to the rules, the correct answer is Option B. The remaining options are incorrect.



Choose the option that best corrects the given sentence:
the prime minister will speak to the house of lords today.

capitalization punctuation english

  1. The Prime Minister will speak to the house of lords today.

  2. The prime minister will speak to the House of Lords today.

  3. The Prime Minister will speak to the House of Lords today.

  4. NO CHANGE

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
According to general rule, the first word of a sentence is always capitalized. Capitals are used for all proper nouns in a sentence. Titles in a sentence are capitalized when the title replaces the use of a name.
Words, like house, that are not are not normally capitalized, would be written with a capital if it is in the name of an organization.
Thus, according to the rules, the correct answer is Option C. The remaining options are incorrect.