Chapter 5 Test: Mechanics in Writing

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What is the correct capitalization for titles in writing?

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Titles should be capitalized according to standard rules, such as capitalizing the first and last words, as well as all major words in between.

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What is the correct way to write the name of an airline?

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The name of an airline should be capitalized properly, e.g., 'American Airlines'.

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How should abbreviations for companies be formatted?

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Abbreviations for companies should be written in all capital letters without periods, e.g., 'IBM'.

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What is the significance of capitalizing holidays in writing?

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Holidays should be capitalized to denote their importance, e.g., 'Good Friday'.

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What is the correct punctuation for appositives in a sentence?

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Appositives should be set off by commas or dashes, e.g., 'Nido—a school with a great reputation—follows a different schedule.'

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What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns?

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Proper nouns, which name specific people, places, or organizations, should always be capitalized.

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What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?

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A common noun refers to general items (e.g., 'city'), while a proper noun refers to specific names (e.g., 'New York').

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How do you determine the correct form of a word in a sentence?

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The correct form of a word depends on its grammatical role in the sentence, such as subject, object, or modifier.

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What is the purpose of punctuation in writing?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning, indicate pauses, and separate ideas within sentences.

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What is the correct way to write a flight number?

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Flight numbers should be written with the airline name capitalized and the flight number following, e.g., 'American Airlines Flight 615'.