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Capitalization - English language punctuation - class-IX

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Choose whether the following is True or False:
Capital letters are never used to begin each fresh line of poetry.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Traditionally, each line of a poem begins with a capital letter. This was a tool used to distinguish poetry from prose.
Hence, the given statement is false. It isn't true that lines in a poem never begin with a capital letter.
Hence option B is correct and A is incorrect.
(In modern times, some poets choose not to begin each line with a capital letter. But, this does not mean that the given statement is correct.)

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

  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


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.

  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


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.

  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


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.

  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.


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.

  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.


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.

  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


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.

  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


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.

  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.


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.

  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


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.

  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


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.



The school has long breaks during christmas and easter.

Choose the option that best corrects the sentence.

  1. the school has long breaks during christmas and easter.

  2. the school has long breaks during Christmas and Easter.

  3. The school has long breaks during Christmas and Easter.

  4. NO CHANGE


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, as  they refer to particular names or events.

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:
the chief religions of japan are buddhism and shintoism.

  1. NO CHANGE

  2. The chief religions of Japan are Buddhism and Shintoism.

  3. The chief religions of Japan are buddhism and shintoism.

  4. The chief religions of japan are buddhism and shintoism.


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.
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 is the correct answer. The remaining options are incorrect.

Choose the option that best corrects the given sentence:
the patron saint of animals is saint francis of assisi.

  1. The patron saint of animals is saint Francis of assisi.

  2. The patron saint of animals is Saint Francis of Assisi.

  3. The patron saint of animals is Saint francis of Assisi.

  4. NO CHANGE


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.

london was a smoky and hazy city during the industrial revolution.

Choose the option that best corrects the sentence.

  1. NO CHANGE

  2. London was a smoky and hazy city during the Industrial Revolution.

  3. London was a smoky and hazy City during the industrial revolution.

  4. london was a smoky and hazy city during the Industrial Revolution.


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..
Words, like industrial, that are not are not normally capitalized, would be written with a capital if it is used as a proper noun.
Thus, according to the rules, the correct answer is Option B. The remaining options are incorrect.

the jewish people in our town observe the sabbath very strictly.

Choose the option that best corrects the sentence.

  1. The Jewish people in our town observe the Sabbath very strictly.

  2. The Jewish people in our town observe the sabbath very strictly.

  3. The jewish people in our town observe the sabbath very strictly.

  4. NO CHANGE


Correct Option: A
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 Jewish must be capitalized.
Words that refer to particular events or things, also must be capitalized.
Thus, according to the rules, the correct answer is Option A. The remaining options are incorrect.


Choose the option that best corrects the sentence:
Lyn is training for ice hockey at the next winter olympics.

  1. Lyn is training for ice hockey at the next winter Olympics.

  2. Lyn is training for ice hockey at the next Winter Olympics.

  3. Lyn is training for ice hockey at the next Winter olympics.

  4. NO CHANGE


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..
Words, like winter, that are not are not normally capitalized, would be written with a capital if it is used as a proper noun.
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 americans commemorate their winning freedom from the british on 4th july every year.

  1. NO CHANGE

  2. The Americans commemorate their winning freedom from the British on 4th july every year.

  3. The americans commemorate their winning freedom from the british on 4th July every year.

  4. The Americans commemorate their winning freedom from the British on 4th July every year.


Correct Option: D
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 British must be capitalized when it means the language, a British person or things from Britain.
Thus, according to the rules, the correct answer is Option D. The remaining options are incorrect.



Choose the option that best corrects the sentence:
venice was a trading center during the middle ages.

  1. NO CHANGE

  2. Venice was a trading center during the middle ages.

  3. Venice was a Trading Center during the middle ages.

  4. Venice was a trading center during the Middle Ages.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
According to general rule, the first word of a sentence is always capitalized. Capitals are used for all proper nouns in a sentence.
Words, like middle and age, that are not are not normally capitalized, would be written with a capital if it is used as a proper noun.
Thus, according to the rules, the correct answer is Option D. The remaining options are incorrect.

reporters described the president's speech as "inflammatory."

Choose the option that best corrects the sentence.

  1. NO CHANGE

  2. Reporters described the president's speech as "inflammatory."

  3. Reporters described the President's speech as "inflammatory."

  4. Reporters described the President's speech as "Inflammatory."


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Capital letter is used to start a sentence. Capital letter is used with the first word in quotations, provided the quoted sentence is a complete sentence. It is also used when a title replaces the use of a name. Here, 'President' is a title. Thus option C is correct according to the rules. 

the old testament ends with the book of malachi.

Choose the option that best corrects the sentence.

  1. NO CHANGE

  2. The old testament ends with the book of malachi.

  3. The Old Testament ends with the book of Malachi.

  4. The old testament ends with the book of Malachi.


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.
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 C is the correct answer. The remaining options are incorrect.

Choose the option that best corrects the sentence:
muslims revere the prophet who was born in mecca.

  1. NO CHANGE

  2. Muslims revere the prophet who was born in mecca.

  3. Muslims revere the prophet who was born in Mecca.

  4. Muslims revere the Prophet who was born in Mecca.


Correct Option: D
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 is the correct answer. The remaining options are incorrect.

Choose the option that best corrects the sentence:
these days, almost every other person owns an apple iphone.

  1. These days, almost every other person owns an Apple iPhone.

  2. These days, almost every other person owns an Apple Iphone.

  3. These days almost every other person owns an apple iphone.

  4. NO CHANGE


Correct Option: A
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. In this case, the object that is being referred to is not unique in itself, but the brand it belongs to is.
Thus, according to rules, the correct answer is Option A. The remaining options are incorrect.

shakespeare famously wrote, "the course of true love never did run smooth."

Choose the option that best corrects the sentence.

  1. NO CHANGE

  2. Shakespeare famously wrote, "the course of true love never did run smooth."

  3. Shakespeare famously wrote, "The course of True Love never did run smooth."

  4. Shakespeare famously wrote, "The course of true love never did run smooth."


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Capital letter is used to start a sentence. Capital letter is used with the first word in quotations, provided the quoted sentence is a complete sentence. Thus option D is correct according to the rule. 

as thomas jefferson brilliantly put it, "one man with courage is a majority."

Choose the option that best corrects the sentence.

  1. NO CHANGE

  2. As Thomas Jefferson brilliantly put it, "one man with courage is a majority."

  3. as Thomas Jefferson brilliantly put it, "one man with courage is a majority."

  4. As Thomas Jefferson brilliantly put it, "One man with courage is a majority."


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Capital letter is used to start a sentence. Capital letter is used with the first word in quotations, provided the quoted sentence is a complete sentence. It is also used for proper nouns where names of people, specific places and things are capitalized. Here, 'Thomas Jefferson' is a proper noun. Thus option D is correct according to the rules. 

Choose the option that best corrects the sentence:
i don't usually like pop music, but I enjoy adele's someone like you.

  1. NO CHANGE

  2. I don't usually like pop music, but I enjoy adele's someone like you.

  3. I don't usually like pop music, but I enjoy Adele's Someone Like You.

  4. I don't usually like pop music, but I enjoy Adele's Someone like you.


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, such as all large words in the titles of movies, books and songs 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 C. The remaining options are incorrect.

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


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, 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.

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.


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. 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.

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


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.
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.

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


Correct Option: A
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.

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.


Correct Option: D
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.

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


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, 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.

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.


Correct Option: D
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.

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.


Correct Option: D
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.

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.


Correct Option: D
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.

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.


Correct Option: A
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.

william blake famously hoped, "to see a world in a grain of sand, / and heaven in a wild flower, / hold infinity in the palm of your hand / and eternity in an hour."

Choose the option that best corrects the sentence.

  1. NO CHANGE

  2. William blake famously hoped, "to see a world in a grain of sand, / and heaven in a wild flower, / hold infinity in the palm of your hand / and eternity in an hour."

  3. William Blake famously hoped, "To see a world in a grain of sand, / and heaven in a wild flower, / hold infinity in the palm of your hand / and eternity in an hour."

  4. William Blake famously hoped, "To see a world in a grain of sand, / And heaven in a wild flower, / Hold infinity in the palm of your hand / And eternity in an hour."


Correct Option: D
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.
The first letter of each beginning word in a line of poetry is capitalized. This is how poetry is distinguished from other art forms traditionally.
Thus, according to rules, the correct answer is Option D. The remaining options are incorrect.

robert frost's most famous poem begins thus: "two roads diverged in a yellow wood, / and sorry I could not travel both ..."

Choose the option that best corrects the sentence.

  1. NO CHANGE

  2. Robert Frost's most famous poem begins thus: "Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, / and sorry I could not travel both ..."

  3. Robert Frost's most famous Poem begins thus: "Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, / and sorry I could not travel both ..."

  4. Robert Frost's most famous poem begins thus: "Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, / And sorry I could not travel both ..."


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
According to general rule, the first word of a sentence is always capitalized. Capitals are used for all proper nouns in a sentence including names of people and things.
The first word of a quote, when the quote is a complete sentence or a extract, should be capitalized. 
Thus, according to rules, the correct answer is Option B. The remaining options are incorrect.

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