Capitalization for First Graders: Master the Basics of Capital Letters

Question 1

Which of the following is a proper noun?

Accepted Answer

Monday

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dog

Answer

the

Question 2

Which of the following sentences is capitalized correctly?

Accepted Answer

The boy kicked the ball.

Answer

the boy kicked the ball

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The Boy kicked the ball.

Question 3

What should be capitalized in the name of a person?

Accepted Answer

Both the first letter of the first and last name

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Only the first letter of the first name

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Only the first letter of the last name

Question 4

When should the first word of a sentence be capitalized?

Accepted Answer

Always

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Never

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Sometimes

Question 5

What word in the sentence "My dog, Sparky, is very playful." should be capitalized?

Accepted Answer

Sparky

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My

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dog

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playful

Question 6

What is a proper noun?

Accepted Answer

A name for a person, place, or thing

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A word that describes something

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A word that tells an action

Question 7

Which word should be capitalized at the beginning of this sentence: 'the big dog ran fast.'?

Accepted Answer

The

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big

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dog

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ran

Question 8

Which of these is a day of the week and should be capitalized: 'monday', 'yesterday', or 'tomorrow'?

Accepted Answer

monday

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yesterday

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tomorrow

Question 9

Which of these is a month of the year and should be capitalized: 'february', 'spring', or 'summer'?

Accepted Answer

february

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spring

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summer

Question 10

Which of these sentences is written correctly with the proper capitalization: 'the dog barked at the mailman.' or 'The dog barked at the mailman.'?

Accepted Answer

The dog barked at the mailman.

Answer

the dog barked at the mailman.

Question 11

Which of these sentences has a name that should be capitalized: 'my mom is nice.' or 'my friend is funny.'?

Accepted Answer

my mom is nice.

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my friend is funny.

Question 12

What is the rule for capitalizing the first word of a sentence?

Accepted Answer

Always capitalize the first word of a sentence.

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Only capitalize the first word of a sentence if it is a proper noun.

Question 13

Which of these words is the first word of this sentence: The cat sat on the rug?

Accepted Answer

The

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cat

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sat

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rug

Question 14

The first word of a sentence should always start with a capital letter. Should the first word of this sentence be capitalized: the dog ran down the street?

Accepted Answer

Yes

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No

Question 15

Which of these words is a name for a special place or person: cat, dog, America, play?

Accepted Answer

America

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cat

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dog

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play

Question 16

Which of these words should NOT have a capital letter?

Accepted Answer

the

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Mom

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New York

Question 17

Which word in the sentence should start with a capital letter: "The boy went to the park"?

Accepted Answer

boy

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the

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went

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park

Question 18

Which sentence shows the correct use of capital letters?

Accepted Answer

The dog ran fast.

Answer

the dog ran fast

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the Dog ran fast.

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The Dog ran Fast.

Question 19

When we start writing a sentence, which word should be capitalized?

Accepted Answer

The first word

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Any word

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The last word

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No word

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a reason to capitalize a word?

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It is a common noun

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It is the first word of a sentence

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It is a proper noun

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It is the name of a month

Question 21

Look at the picture: <image of a person named David>

Accepted Answer

David

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david

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DAVID

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The David

Question 22

Which of the following words does NOT need to be capitalized?

Accepted Answer

my

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President

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Sunday

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New York City

Question 23

Look at the picture: <image of a place called McDonald's>

Accepted Answer

McDonald's

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mcdonalds

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mcdonalds's

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The Mcdonald's

Question 24

Which of the following sentences is capitalized correctly?

Accepted Answer

The teacher read us a story

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the teacher read us a story

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The Teacher Read Us A Story

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The teacher read Us A Story

Question 25

Which of the following words should be capitalized at the start of a sentence?

Accepted Answer

The

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is

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and

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dog

Question 26

Which of these words should be capitalized because it is a proper noun?

Accepted Answer

New York City

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fast

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dog

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the

Question 27

Which word in the sentence "The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean in the world." should be capitalized?

Accepted Answer

Pacific

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is

Answer

the

Question 28

Which word in the sentence "the author of the book is J.K. Rowling." should be capitalized?

Accepted Answer

J.K.

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the

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is

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of

Question 29

Which sentence is written correctly, with the historical document capitalized?

Accepted Answer

The Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776.

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The Declaration of Independence was signed on july 4, 1776.

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the Declaration of independence was signed on July 4, 1776.

Question 30

Which word in the sentence "the Statue of Liberty is a symbol of freedom." should be capitalized?

Accepted Answer

Statue of Liberty

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the

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is

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of

Question 31

Where should you NOT capitalize a letter?

Accepted Answer

In the middle of a sentence when it is not part of a proper noun

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At the start of a sentence

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For names of people and places

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In titles of books or movies

Question 32

Which two words in the title "Charlotte's Web" should be capitalized?

Accepted Answer

Charlotte, Web

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charlotte, web

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charlotte, Web

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Charlotte, web

Question 33

Which sentence has the correct capitalization of the day of the week?

Accepted Answer

We went to the library on Friday.

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we went to the library on friday

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We went to the Library on Friday

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we WENT to the library on Friday

Question 34

Choose the correct capitalization of your pet's name:

Accepted Answer

Max

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MAX

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max

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the dog Max

Question 35

Which sentence has the correct capitalization of a holiday?

Accepted Answer

We celebrate Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday of November.

Answer

we celebrate thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday of November

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We Celebrate Thanksgiving on the Fourth Thursday of November

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we celebrate Thanksgiving in November

Question 36

Choose the correct capitalization of a geographical location:

Accepted Answer

The Great Barrier Reef

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The great Barrier Reef

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the Great barrier reef

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great barrier reef

Question 37

Which word in the sentence should be capitalized: the cat sat on the mat?

Accepted Answer

The

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mat

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cat

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sat

Question 38

Which of the following is a proper noun that should be capitalized?

Accepted Answer

Washington, D.C.

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the park

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my school

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a cat

Question 39

Which of the following is an example of a place that should be capitalized?

Accepted Answer

Grand Canyon

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a river

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my street

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the ocean

Question 40

Which word in the sentence should be capitalized: my mom's name is mary.

Accepted Answer

Mary

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my

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mom's

Question 41

Which of the following words should NOT be capitalized?

Accepted Answer

of

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January

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Saturday

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America

Question 42

Which word in the sentence should be capitalized: the statue of liberty is a symbol of freedom.

Accepted Answer

Statue of Liberty

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symbol

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liberty

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the

Question 43

Which sentence uses capitalization correctly?

Accepted Answer

The dog chased the ball.

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The Dog chased the ball.

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the dog Chased the ball.

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the dog chased the ball.

Question 44

What is the name of the boy in the story?

Accepted Answer

John

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jOhn

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john

Question 45

Which word should be capitalized in this sentence: 'My favorite color is blue.'

Accepted Answer

My

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color

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is

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blue

Question 46

What is the correct way to write the name of the day?

Accepted Answer

Monday

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MoNdAy

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mOndAy

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monday

Question 47

Which sentence uses capitalization correctly?

Accepted Answer

I went to the park with my friend, Sarah.

Answer

I went to the park with my friend, sarah.

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i went to the park with my friend, Sarah.

Question 48

Which word should be capitalized in this sentence: 'I live in the United States.'

Accepted Answer

United States

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in

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I

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live

Question 49

Which sentence has a mistake in capitalization?

Accepted Answer

My teacher is Ms. Johnson.

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I like to play with my dog, Sparky.

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My mom's name is Mary.

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The sun is shining.

Question 50

Which word should be capitalized in this sentence: 'I went to the store to buy some milk.'

Accepted Answer

I

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buy

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milk

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store

Question 51

What is the name of the state where you live?

Accepted Answer

California

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california

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CaliFornia

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cALiFoRNiA

Question 52

Which sentence uses capitalization correctly?

Accepted Answer

My favorite animal is a dog.

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My favorite animal is a Dog.

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my favorite animal is a dog.

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My favorite Animal is a dog.