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Multiple choice capitalization punctuation english

i was terrified by alfred hitchcock's film, the birds.

Choose the option that best corrects the sentence.

  1. I was terrified by alfred hitchcock's film, the birds.

  2. I was terrified by Alfred Hitchcock's film, The birds.

  3. I was terrified by Alfred Hitchcock's film, The Birds.

  4. NO CHANGE
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

According to general rule, the first word of a sentence is always capitalized. Capitals are used for all proper nouns in a sentence, such as all large words in the titles of movies, books and other publications should be capitalized, while all small words should not be capitalized unless they are the first or last words in the title. 
Thus, according to the rules, the correct answer is Option B. The remaining options are incorrect.

Multiple choice capitalization punctuation english

Choose the option that best corrects the sentence:
she bought a new sony tv from the money she received for christmas.

  1. NO CHANGE

  2. She bought a new Sony TV from the money she received for Christmas.

  3. She bought a new Sony tv from the money she received for Christmas.

  4. She bought a new sony TV from the money she received for Christmas.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
According to general rule, the first word of a sentence is always capitalized. Capitals are used for all proper nouns in a sentence. Proper nouns are similarly used for items that have a commercial brand name. 
Capitals are also used for proper nouns that refer to unique events, such as Christmas.
Thus, according to rules, the correct answer is Option B. The remaining options are incorrect.
Multiple choice capitalization punctuation english

Choose the option that best corrects the given sentence:
hail mary, full of grace, the lord is with thee.

  1. Hail mary, full of grace, the lord is with thee.

  2. Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.

  3. Hail Mary, full of grace, the lord is with thee.

  4. NO CHANGE
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
According to general rule, the first word of a sentence is always capitalized. Capitals are used for all proper nouns in a sentence.
Similarly, the names of religions and religious terms must also be capitalized. For example - God, Buddha, Christianity etc.
Thus, according to rules, the correct answer is Option B. The remaining options are incorrect.
Multiple choice capitalization punctuation english

henry viii was the first english king of ireland.

Choose the option that best corrects the sentence.

  1. Henry VIII was the first English king of Ireland.

  2. Henry viii was the first english king of Ireland.

  3. Henry VIII was the first english king of Ireland.

  4. NO CHANGE
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
According to general rule, the first word of a sentence is always capitalized. Capitals are used for all proper nouns in a sentence or the words derived from proper nouns, like 'English'.
As a rule, if roman numbers in a sentence refer to a person or place, it must be capitalized.
Thus, according to rules, the correct answer is Option A. The remaining options are incorrect.
Multiple choice capitalization punctuation english

Choose the option that best corrects the given sentence:
i believe in god, the father almighty.

  1. NO CHANGE

  2. I believe in god, the father almighty.

  3. I believe in God, the Father almighty.

  4. I believe in God, the Father Almighty.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
According to general rule, the first word of a sentence is always capitalized. Capitals are used for all proper nouns in a sentence.
Similarly, the names of religions and religious terms must also be capitalized. For example - God, Buddha, Christianity etc.
Thus, according to rules, the correct answer is Option D. The remaining options are incorrect.
Multiple choice capitalization punctuation english

Choose the option that best corrects the given sentence:
louis xvi of france was guillotined in january 1793.

  1. Louis xvi of france was guillotined in january 1793.

  2. Louis XVI of France was guillotined in January 1793.

  3. Louis XVI of france was guillotined in January 1793.

  4. NO CHANGE
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
According to general rule, the first word of a sentence is always capitalized. Capitals are used for all proper nouns in a sentence, such as names of people, places and things.
As a rule, if roman numbers in a sentence refer to a person or place, it must be capitalized.
Thus, according to rules, the correct answer is Option B. The remaining options are incorrect.

Multiple choice capitalization punctuation english

o no, I am running late and may not make the plane to chicago.

Choose the option that best corrects the sentence.

  1. NO CHANGE

  2. O no, I am running late and may not make the plane to chicago.

  3. o no, I am running late and may not make the plane to Chicago.

  4. O no, I am running late and may not make the plane to Chicago.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
According to general rule, the first word of a sentence is always capitalized. Capitals are used for all proper nouns in a sentence, such as names of people, places and things.
Thus, according to rules, the correct answer is Option D. The remaining options are incorrect.
Multiple choice capitalization punctuation english

Punctuate the following sentence:
bless us, o lord, and these thy gifts which we are about to receive from thy bounty, through christ our savior.

  1. NO CHANGE

  2. Bless us, O lord, and these thy gifts which we are about to receive from thy bounty, through christ our savior.

  3. Bless us, o Lord, and these thy gifts which we are about to receive from thy bounty, through Christ our Savior.

  4. Bless us, O Lord, and these thy gifts which we are about to receive from thy bounty, through Christ our Savior.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
According to capitalization rules, words for or relating to Jesus Christ are capitalized, it can occur with other nouns associated with or used as a metaphor for God.
Thus, according to the rules, the correct answer is Option D. The remaining options are incorrect.

Multiple choice capitalization punctuation english

o master, let me travel with you and help carry your bags to athens.

Choose the option that best corrects the sentence.

  1. NO CHANGE

  2. O master, let me travel with you and help carry your bags to athens.

  3. o master, let me travel with you and help carry your bags to Athens.

  4. O master, let me travel with you and help carry your bags to Athens.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
According to general rule, the first word of a sentence is always capitalized. Capitals are used for all proper nouns in a sentence, such as names of places.
Thus, according to rules, the correct answer is Option D. The remaining options are incorrect.
Multiple choice capitalization punctuation english

Choose the option that best corrects the sentence:
O dear, I am late for the train that will take me to London.

  1. NO CHANGE

  2. O dear, I am late for the train that will take me to london.

  3. o dear, I am late for the train that will take me to London.

  4. o dear, I am late for the train that will take me to london.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
According to general rule, the first word of a sentence is always capitalized. Capitals are used for all proper nouns in a sentence, such as names, places or things.
Thus, according to rules, the correct answer is Option A, no change. The remaining options are incorrect.