Sentence Checks Final Check (Paragraph) Capitalization 1 Capitalization
100
tangible and acclaim
A wedding ring is a _______ expression of a couple's commitment to each other.

With movies like "Saving Private Ryan," "Forrest Gump," and "Cast Away" to his credit, actor Tom Hanks has won Oscars and the ______ of admiring critics.
100
exploit and obsolete
"That's disgusting! You have no right to ________ an animal that way!" a woman called out. Several voices joined her in protest. A number of people walked out of the tent. Alex wanted to leave too, but he was too shocked to move. He had though bear wrestling was _________, given up long ago as a cruel sport.
100
b. My grandmother lives on Fillmore Street.

Do NOT capitalize relatives' family names with possessive nouns/pronouns (i.e. my, his, her, theirs, etc.)
Choose the correct one:

a. My Grandmother lives on Fillmore Street.

b. My grandmother lives on Fillmore Street.
100
a. Leslie said that a highlight of her trip to the nation’s capital was touring the White House.

"nation's capital" is lowercase because it's no specific/a proper noun.
Choose the correct one:

a. Leslie said that a highlight of her trip to the
nation’s capital was touring the White House.

b. Leslie said that a highlight of her trip to the Nation’s Capital was touring the white house.
200
adjacent and obsolete
Our house is ______ to one with a high wooden fence, so our view on that side is completely blocked.

If solar energy becomes as cheap and plentiful as sunshine, nuclear energy, which is expensive, may become _________.
200
engross and adjacent
The horrible scene ____________ (e)d Alex, who could barely believe his eyes. The man sitting __________ to Alex rose to his feet and left, muttering "This shouldn't be allowed. I'm calling the police."
200
a. The new immigration bill has the support of most of our state’s congressional delegation, including Senator Mayhew.

You do not need to capitalize "congress" or other groups.
DAILY DOUBLE!

Choose the correct one:

a. The new immigration bill has the support of most of our state’s congressional delegation, including Senator Mayhew.

b. The new immigration bill has the support of most of our state’s Congressional delegation, including Senator Mayhew.
200
a. I will be excited to listen to our chief executive officer, Nancy Williamson, speak today in the auditorium.

Capitalize titles when used directly before names unless the title is followed by a comma.
Choose the correct one:

a. I will be excited to listen to our chief executive officer, Nancy Williamson, speak today in the auditorium.

b. I will be excited to listen to our Chief executive officer, Nancy Williamson, speak today in the auditorium.
300
engross, elicit

tangible, acclaim
DAILY DOUBLE!

The gifted ice skater's routine _________(e)d the audience. It was the epitome of grace and power combined. At the end, a long rapid spin _______(e)d a burst of applause.

Workers want _______ rewards such as money and a pension, but they also welcome less concrete benefits, such as _________ for a job well done.
300
elicit, acclaim, escalate
But the man's offer ________(e)d one drunken response. "I'll do it!" a man yelled, winning the ________ acclaim of Sally's owner, who congratulated warmly. The drunk began swinging at Sally. She backed away. "Knock her on her rear!" the others shouted with zeal. When Sally finally raised a paw to defend herself, her antagonist could see that she had no claws. Feeling very brace now, he ___________ (e)d his attack.
300
b. I told Uncle Walter to turn north when he reached Broadway, but he got lost because he’s not from Madison County.

Do no capitalize directions. Capitalize street names, city names, and county names (proper nouns).
Choose the correct one:

a. I told Uncle Walter to turn North when he reached Broadway, but he got lost because he’s not from Madison County.

b. I told Uncle Walter to turn north when he reached Broadway, but he got lost because he’s not from Madison County.
300
b. I plead not guilty, Your Honor

Capitalize formal titles when used as a direct address.
Choose the correct one:

a. I plead not guilty, your honor.

b. I plead not guilty, Your Honor.

c. I plead not guilty, your Honor.
400
methodical: orderly, systematic
adjacent: next to
Patty's ______ baking technique includes arranging all ingredients in a row, with each one _______ to the one that is used after it.

DEFINE THE WORDS!
400
tangible: able to be touched, concrete
Finally, the owner led Sally away. The animal's drooping head and her labored walk were ___________ expressions of her misery.

DEFINE THE WORD!
400
a. Uncle Walter said, "Please use left or right, not north, south, east, or west."

Do not capitalize points on a compass or directions.
Choose the correct one:

a. Uncle Walter said, "Please use left or right, not north, south, east, or west."

b. Uncle Walter said, "Please use left or right, not North, South, East, or West."

c. Uncle Walter said, "Please use Left or Right, not North, South, East or West."
400
c. Have you ever visited New England in the fall?

Do not capitalize the four seasons.
Choose the correct one:

a. Have you ever visited New England in the Fall?

b. Have you ever visited new England in the Fall?

c. Have you ever visited New England in the fall?
500
escalate: to increase or intensify
terminate: to stop; bring to an end
The shouting match between Rose and her brother __________ (e)d until it was so loud that the neighbors complained.

When Luke was caught stealing money on the job, the company _________ (e)d his employment and brought him up on criminal charges.

DEFINE BOTH WORDS!
500
terminate: to stop; bring to an end
methodical: orderly; systematic
Meanwhile, the drunken man knocked Sally over. Her owner then __________(e)d the match and handed Sally a bucket of food. The _________ way in which he conducted his act showed Alex he had done it many, many times before.

DEFINE THE WORDS!
500
b. Don't you love looking at the sky when Venus appears next to the moon?

Capitalize planets (proper nouns), but NOT "the moon" or "the sun"
Which is correct?

a. Don't you love looking at the sky when Venus appears next to the Moon?

b. Don't you love looking at the sky when Venus appears next to the moon?
500
B. Adriana is dreading the spring quarter because she has to take an organic chemistry course and Physics 105.

Do not capitalize the seasons. Capitalize the names of specific course titles.
Choose the correct one:

a. Adriana is dreading the Spring quarter because she has to take an organic chemistry course and Physics 105.

b. Adriana is dreading the spring quarter because she has to take an organic chemistry course and Physics 105.






Vocab 3 and Capitalization

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