VCJH. English 7. Chpt 8 test

Question 0

An imperative sentence __________________ or ____________________.

It ends with a ____________ or an ________________.

Answer 0

Gives a command or makes a request.

Period or an exclamation point

Question 1

A declarative sentence ____________________. It ends with a __________.

Answer 1

Makes a statement. Period.

Question 2

An interrogative sentence _________________. It ends with a ________________.

Answer 2

Asks a question. Question mark.

Question 3

An exclamatory sentence _______________________. It ends with ___________________.

Answer 3

Shows sudden or strong feeling. Exclamation point.

Question 4

When would you use a colon (:)? List four places.

Answer 4

1- before a list of items. Carson takes the following subjects: math, english, history and typing. Courses are not capitalized unless specific ones i.e. Typing 1, History 101
2- Bible chapter and verse. John 3:16
3- Between hour and minute. 7:30 a.m.
4- After the salutation of a business letter. Dear Mr. Britt:

Question 5

When is the word god capitalized?

What other related words are also capitalized?

Answer 5

When it refers to Deity and Holy Scripture. Pronouns also.

God, Jesus, Holy Spirit, Revelation, His will, Holy Bible, Galatians (all books of the Bible), Old Testament, New Testament

Do not capitalize the word god when referring to pagan gods. I.e. Mayan god,

Question 6

What calendar items are capitalized?

Answer 6

All the months January - December

Special dates. - Christmas, Labor Day, Martin Luther King Day, President’s Day, Valentine’s Day, Veterans Day

Question 7

Are brand names of products capitalized?

Answer 7

Yes.

Dell computer, Sony TV, Nintendo DS, Apple ipad, etc

Question 8

Are days of the week and the months capitalized?

Answer 8

Yes

January - December

Sunday - Saturday

Question 9

Are the seasons capitalized?

Answer 9

No. Only when starting a sentence. Spring, summer, fall and winter are not capitalized normally.

Question 10

Are directions on the compass capitalized?

Answer 10

Not usually. If used to indicate a direction.

When used to describe something they would be. Southwest Asia, the Northeast

Question 11

Are names of cities, states, countries, continents, and sections of the country capitalized?

Answer 11

Yes.

California, the Southwest, America, North America

Question 12

How would you capitalize 21st Street when 21st is written out?

Answer 12

Twenty-first Street. Do not capitalize the second part of the number. Street, Lane, Boulevard, Road, etc are all capitalized when used as part of a proper street or highway.

Question 13

Are nationalities, races, religions, and languages capitalized?

Answer 13

Indian, German, Native American, Jewish, Greek, etc.

Question 14

Are the names of planets capitalized?

Answer 14

Yes. Earth, Saturn, Jupiter are capitalized.

Question 15

Would the words monument, bridge, and tower ever be capitalized?

Answer 15

Yes when part of a specific place. Also statue when used that way.

George Washington Monument

Golden Gate Bridge

London Tower

Statue of Liberty

Question 16

What is capitalized in these sentences?

shari is my mother
what shall we buy mom for christmas?
our cousins came over to visit
her father died at a young age
chris is my uncle
yes, dad, we would be happy to help

Answer 16

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