Capitalization Quiz for Middle School
Questions: 16 · 10 minutes
1. Pick the sentence that correctly capitalizes a historical document and a historical event.
The Declaration of Independence was signed during the American Revolution.
The Emancipation Proclamation was issued during the civil war.
The Bill Of Rights was added to the Constitution after a long debate.
The declaration of Independence influenced political debate during the American Revolution.
2. A student mentions a book title and a day of the week. Which sentence follows standard capitalization rules?
I finished Charlotte’s web on Monday.
We discussed The Giver last friday.
I finished The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe on Friday.
Sam borrowed A wrinkle in Time on Wednesday.
3. An exhibit description uses words for ancient cultures. Select the correctly capitalized version.
The gallery displays Ancient Egyptian jewelry beside Roman coins.
Visitors compared ancient roman mosaics with Greek pottery.
The museum exhibit compares ancient Roman and Greek art.
Our class studied ancient Maya tools and Egyptian Art.
4. Which sentence correctly distinguishes a general school subject from the official name of a course?
My favorite subject is History, and I enrolled in World History I.
I enjoy science, and next year I will take environmental Science 8.
My favorite subject is history, and I am taking a course called World History I this year.
Tara likes English, and she signed up for creative Writing II.
5. Which line correctly capitalizes a family word used as a name in direct address?
“Please wait for me, Dad,” called mia.
“Would you read this, Uncle Ben?” asked Sofia.
“I packed your lunch, Grandma,” said noah.
“Can you help me, mom?” asked Elena.
6. Which sentence correctly treats a general subject, a language, and the official name of a course?
This year, I take algebra, French, and a course called Earth Science 8.
Nina studies Algebra, french, and a course called Biology 8.
Marcus enjoys Science, Spanish, and a course called World Geography.
Lena takes geometry, German, and a course called earth Science 8.
7. Jordan is naming an organization and a school. Which version is ready for the school newspaper?
The Environmental Club meets every Thursday at kennedy Middle School.
Priya represents the student Council at Roosevelt Middle School.
Evan volunteers with the American red Cross near Central High School.
Jordan joined the National Junior Honor Society at Lincoln Middle School.
8. Choose the sentence that correctly capitalizes a holiday, a month, and a season.
We celebrate Thanksgiving in november and usually travel in winter.
Our family hosts a picnic on memorial Day each May.
The parade takes place on Labor Day in September, near the end of summer.
The festival returns in October during the Fall.
9. Maya is revising a travel journal. Which sentence uses capitalization correctly?
Last summer, Omar explored Yellowstone national Park.
Next friday, Noah plans to hike near Mount Rainier.
In August, Elena sailed across lake Michigan with her family.
On Tuesday, Maya visited Lake Erie with her aunt.
10. A calendar notice includes an ordinary event name, a weekday, and a month. Which sentence is correct?
The talent Show is scheduled for Tuesday, April 9.
Our science fair begins on Monday, March 11.
Our spelling contest starts on monday, May 6.
The spring concert will be held on Friday, june 14.
11. Marcus is reporting someone’s exact words. Which sentence correctly capitalizes the speaker’s name and the opening of the quotation?
Marcus said, “The bus will arrive soon.”
Lena replied, “the driver just called us.”
Omar Said, “We should wait by the main entrance.”
marcus announced, “The bus should be here shortly.”
12. An assembly announcement uses professional titles before people’s names. Which sentence is correct?
principal Rivera welcomed the students to the assembly.
The science club presented its award to dr. Chen.
The audience applauded when captain Ortiz entered the gym.
Principal Rivera introduced Dr. Chen at the assembly.
13. A travel journal refers to both a compass direction and a recognized region. Select the correct sentence.
We drove west from Denver before visiting the Southwest.
The hikers continued North until they reached the river.
My cousins moved from Ohio to the southeast last year.
After leaving denver, the bus headed east across Colorado.
14. Which sentence correctly capitalizes the complete names of two streets?
The bakery stands on Maple street beside River Road.
The library is at 125 Oak Street, near Pine Avenue.
Our bus turns from Cedar Lane onto park Boulevard.
The parade begins on main Street and ends at First avenue.
15. Choose the sentence that correctly capitalizes a named landmark and an ocean.
We photographed the Golden Gate bridge before sunset over the Pacific Ocean.
Our guide described the Statue of liberty near the Atlantic Ocean.
The plane flew above the pacific Ocean on its way to Hawaii.
We crossed the Golden Gate Bridge after seeing the Pacific Ocean.
16. A language lesson compares named languages. Which sentence is capitalized correctly?
Mateo noticed that Spanish and portuguese share similar words.
Aisha learned that Spanish and Portuguese developed from Latin.
The class compared french vocabulary with Latin roots.
Our teacher explained how italian developed from latin.