California High School Proficiency Exam California High School Proficiency Exam Language Mechanics 2

Question 1

Which sentence is capitalized correctly?

Accepted Answer

We visited the Golden Gate Bridge last summer.

Answer

Proper nouns like 'Golden Gate Bridge' are fully capitalized, but common nouns like 'summer' are not.

Question 2

Which title follows standard title-case capitalization rules?

Accepted Answer

The Catcher in the Rye

Answer

In title case, capitalize the first and last words and all major words, but not short prepositions or articles in the middle.

Question 3

Which sentence correctly capitalizes family relationship words?

Accepted Answer

I asked Mom if Dad could drive us.

Answer

'Mom' and 'Dad' are capitalized when used as names or substitutes for names, but are lowercase when preceded by a possessive pronoun.

Question 4

Which sentence uses correct capitalization for a standardized test name?

Accepted Answer

She is studying for her California High School Proficiency Exam.

Answer

The full official name of a standardized test is a proper noun and every main word should be capitalized.

Question 5

Which sentence uses correct capitalization?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Johnson teaches English at our high school.

Answer

Titles directly before a name and languages are capitalized, but generic references to types of schools are not.

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