9.3 Grammar: Rules for Capitalization

Question 1

Capitalize the _____ _______ of a direct quotation.

Example: Mother said, “When are you going to the store?”

Answer 1

first word

Question 2

Capitalize the first word in every important word in the title of a _____1, a _____2, a _______3, or a ______4.
Examples: “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” or The Hound of the Baskervilles.

Answer 2

1] book
2] a story
3] a poem
4] a song

Question 3

Capitalize days, months, and holidays, but not ________.

Answer 3

seasons

Question 4

Use a capital letter to begin the name of a ________, the name of a _________, or a word made from the name of a country or nationality.

Answer 4

country

nationality

Question 5

Use a capital letter to begin each important word in the ______ ___ ___ _______.

Answer 5

name of a place.

Example: I am going to visit Washington’s Crossing on the Delaware.

Question 6

Capitalize a ________ such as Mr., Dr., General, or President.

Answer 6

title

Examples:
Mr. White
Dr. Jones
General Westmoreland
President Bush

Question 7

Use a capital letter to begin the _______ of a _____.

Example: I have a bird named Petey.

Answer 7

name of a pet

Question 8

The _____ _______ in every sentence must be capitalized.

Answer 8

first word

Question 9

Every _____ _______ (or name) needs to be capitalized.

Answer 9

proper noun

Question 10

No matter where you use it this should always be written with a capital letter.

Answer 10

“I”

Question 11

Capitalize words that refer to _________ when using them as a name.

Answer 11

relatives

Example: Mary and Mother went to the store. Joan and Uncle Peter will go later.