Intermediate title capitalization. 45 questions on direct address, kinship terms, and titles with possessives.
What this test covers
- Direct Address Capitalization
- Kinship Terms (Mom vs my mom)
- Official & Honorific Titles
Answer the 45 questions below. Each answer is checked straight away, with an explanation. Press Submit at the end to get your score and save it to your dashboard. Answers are not kept if you leave before submitting.
All 45 questions with answers
Pick an answer for each question to see if you are right, with the explanation. Submit when you are done; you can submit before answering them all.
-
Q1Choose the correctly capitalized sentence for direct address / kinship terms:
Answer: A. Good morning, Doctor. (Capitalized because it is used as direct address)
Capitalize kinship terms (Mom, Dad) and formal titles (Doctor, Professor, President) when used as direct address or as proper names without possessive pronouns.
-
Q2Choose the correctly capitalized sentence for direct address / kinship terms:
Answer: A. I spoke to Mom this afternoon. (Capitalized because 'Mom' acts as a proper name without a possessive modifier)
Capitalize kinship terms (Mom, Dad) and formal titles (Doctor, Professor, President) when used as direct address or as proper names without possessive pronouns.
-
Q3Choose the correctly capitalized sentence for direct address / kinship terms:
Answer: A. We met Professor Smith yesterday. (Capitalized before proper noun)
Capitalize kinship terms (Mom, Dad) and formal titles (Doctor, Professor, President) when used as direct address or as proper names without possessive pronouns.
-
Q4Choose the correctly capitalized sentence for direct address / kinship terms:
Answer: A. Good morning, Doctor. (Capitalized because it is used as direct address)
Capitalize kinship terms (Mom, Dad) and formal titles (Doctor, Professor, President) when used as direct address or as proper names without possessive pronouns.
-
Q5Choose the correctly capitalized sentence for direct address / kinship terms:
Answer: A. I spoke to Mom this afternoon. (Capitalized because 'Mom' acts as a proper name without a possessive modifier)
Capitalize kinship terms (Mom, Dad) and formal titles (Doctor, Professor, President) when used as direct address or as proper names without possessive pronouns.
-
Q6Choose the correctly capitalized sentence for direct address / kinship terms:
Answer: A. We met Professor Smith yesterday. (Capitalized before proper noun)
Capitalize kinship terms (Mom, Dad) and formal titles (Doctor, Professor, President) when used as direct address or as proper names without possessive pronouns.
-
Q7Choose the correctly capitalized sentence for direct address / kinship terms:
Answer: A. Good morning, Doctor. (Capitalized because it is used as direct address)
Capitalize kinship terms (Mom, Dad) and formal titles (Doctor, Professor, President) when used as direct address or as proper names without possessive pronouns.
-
Q8Choose the correctly capitalized sentence for direct address / kinship terms:
Answer: A. I spoke to Mom this afternoon. (Capitalized because 'Mom' acts as a proper name without a possessive modifier)
Capitalize kinship terms (Mom, Dad) and formal titles (Doctor, Professor, President) when used as direct address or as proper names without possessive pronouns.
-
Q9Choose the correctly capitalized sentence for direct address / kinship terms:
Answer: A. We met Professor Smith yesterday. (Capitalized before proper noun)
Capitalize kinship terms (Mom, Dad) and formal titles (Doctor, Professor, President) when used as direct address or as proper names without possessive pronouns.
-
Q10Choose the correctly capitalized sentence for direct address / kinship terms:
Answer: A. Good morning, Doctor. (Capitalized because it is used as direct address)
Capitalize kinship terms (Mom, Dad) and formal titles (Doctor, Professor, President) when used as direct address or as proper names without possessive pronouns.
-
Q11Choose the correctly capitalized sentence for direct address / kinship terms:
Answer: A. I spoke to Mom this afternoon. (Capitalized because 'Mom' acts as a proper name without a possessive modifier)
Capitalize kinship terms (Mom, Dad) and formal titles (Doctor, Professor, President) when used as direct address or as proper names without possessive pronouns.
-
Q12Choose the correctly capitalized sentence for direct address / kinship terms:
Answer: A. We met Professor Smith yesterday. (Capitalized before proper noun)
Capitalize kinship terms (Mom, Dad) and formal titles (Doctor, Professor, President) when used as direct address or as proper names without possessive pronouns.
-
Q13Choose the correctly capitalized sentence for direct address / kinship terms:
Answer: A. Good morning, Doctor. (Capitalized because it is used as direct address)
Capitalize kinship terms (Mom, Dad) and formal titles (Doctor, Professor, President) when used as direct address or as proper names without possessive pronouns.
-
Q14Choose the correctly capitalized sentence for direct address / kinship terms:
Answer: A. I spoke to Mom this afternoon. (Capitalized because 'Mom' acts as a proper name without a possessive modifier)
Capitalize kinship terms (Mom, Dad) and formal titles (Doctor, Professor, President) when used as direct address or as proper names without possessive pronouns.
-
Q15Choose the correctly capitalized sentence for direct address / kinship terms:
Answer: A. We met Professor Smith yesterday. (Capitalized before proper noun)
Capitalize kinship terms (Mom, Dad) and formal titles (Doctor, Professor, President) when used as direct address or as proper names without possessive pronouns.
-
Q16Choose the correctly capitalized sentence for direct address / kinship terms:
Answer: A. Good morning, Doctor. (Capitalized because it is used as direct address)
Capitalize kinship terms (Mom, Dad) and formal titles (Doctor, Professor, President) when used as direct address or as proper names without possessive pronouns.
-
Q17Choose the correctly capitalized sentence for direct address / kinship terms:
Answer: A. I spoke to Mom this afternoon. (Capitalized because 'Mom' acts as a proper name without a possessive modifier)
Capitalize kinship terms (Mom, Dad) and formal titles (Doctor, Professor, President) when used as direct address or as proper names without possessive pronouns.
-
Q18Choose the correctly capitalized sentence for direct address / kinship terms:
Answer: A. We met Professor Smith yesterday. (Capitalized before proper noun)
Capitalize kinship terms (Mom, Dad) and formal titles (Doctor, Professor, President) when used as direct address or as proper names without possessive pronouns.
-
Q19Choose the correctly capitalized sentence for direct address / kinship terms:
Answer: A. Good morning, Doctor. (Capitalized because it is used as direct address)
Capitalize kinship terms (Mom, Dad) and formal titles (Doctor, Professor, President) when used as direct address or as proper names without possessive pronouns.
-
Q20Choose the correctly capitalized sentence for direct address / kinship terms:
Answer: A. I spoke to Mom this afternoon. (Capitalized because 'Mom' acts as a proper name without a possessive modifier)
Capitalize kinship terms (Mom, Dad) and formal titles (Doctor, Professor, President) when used as direct address or as proper names without possessive pronouns.
-
Q21Choose the correctly capitalized sentence for direct address / kinship terms:
Answer: A. We met Professor Smith yesterday. (Capitalized before proper noun)
Capitalize kinship terms (Mom, Dad) and formal titles (Doctor, Professor, President) when used as direct address or as proper names without possessive pronouns.
-
Q22Choose the correctly capitalized sentence for direct address / kinship terms:
Answer: A. Good morning, Doctor. (Capitalized because it is used as direct address)
Capitalize kinship terms (Mom, Dad) and formal titles (Doctor, Professor, President) when used as direct address or as proper names without possessive pronouns.
-
Q23Choose the correctly capitalized sentence for direct address / kinship terms:
Answer: A. I spoke to Mom this afternoon. (Capitalized because 'Mom' acts as a proper name without a possessive modifier)
Capitalize kinship terms (Mom, Dad) and formal titles (Doctor, Professor, President) when used as direct address or as proper names without possessive pronouns.
-
Q24Choose the correctly capitalized sentence for direct address / kinship terms:
Answer: A. We met Professor Smith yesterday. (Capitalized before proper noun)
Capitalize kinship terms (Mom, Dad) and formal titles (Doctor, Professor, President) when used as direct address or as proper names without possessive pronouns.
-
Q25Choose the correctly capitalized sentence for direct address / kinship terms:
Answer: A. Good morning, Doctor. (Capitalized because it is used as direct address)
Capitalize kinship terms (Mom, Dad) and formal titles (Doctor, Professor, President) when used as direct address or as proper names without possessive pronouns.
-
Q26Choose the correctly capitalized sentence for direct address / kinship terms:
Answer: A. I spoke to Mom this afternoon. (Capitalized because 'Mom' acts as a proper name without a possessive modifier)
Capitalize kinship terms (Mom, Dad) and formal titles (Doctor, Professor, President) when used as direct address or as proper names without possessive pronouns.
-
Q27Choose the correctly capitalized sentence for direct address / kinship terms:
Answer: A. We met Professor Smith yesterday. (Capitalized before proper noun)
Capitalize kinship terms (Mom, Dad) and formal titles (Doctor, Professor, President) when used as direct address or as proper names without possessive pronouns.
-
Q28Choose the correctly capitalized sentence for direct address / kinship terms:
Answer: A. Good morning, Doctor. (Capitalized because it is used as direct address)
Capitalize kinship terms (Mom, Dad) and formal titles (Doctor, Professor, President) when used as direct address or as proper names without possessive pronouns.
-
Q29Choose the correctly capitalized sentence for direct address / kinship terms:
Answer: A. I spoke to Mom this afternoon. (Capitalized because 'Mom' acts as a proper name without a possessive modifier)
Capitalize kinship terms (Mom, Dad) and formal titles (Doctor, Professor, President) when used as direct address or as proper names without possessive pronouns.
-
Q30Choose the correctly capitalized sentence for direct address / kinship terms:
Answer: A. We met Professor Smith yesterday. (Capitalized before proper noun)
Capitalize kinship terms (Mom, Dad) and formal titles (Doctor, Professor, President) when used as direct address or as proper names without possessive pronouns.
-
Q31Choose the correctly capitalized sentence for direct address / kinship terms:
Answer: A. Good morning, Doctor. (Capitalized because it is used as direct address)
Capitalize kinship terms (Mom, Dad) and formal titles (Doctor, Professor, President) when used as direct address or as proper names without possessive pronouns.
-
Q32Choose the correctly capitalized sentence for direct address / kinship terms:
Answer: A. I spoke to Mom this afternoon. (Capitalized because 'Mom' acts as a proper name without a possessive modifier)
Capitalize kinship terms (Mom, Dad) and formal titles (Doctor, Professor, President) when used as direct address or as proper names without possessive pronouns.
-
Q33Choose the correctly capitalized sentence for direct address / kinship terms:
Answer: A. We met Professor Smith yesterday. (Capitalized before proper noun)
Capitalize kinship terms (Mom, Dad) and formal titles (Doctor, Professor, President) when used as direct address or as proper names without possessive pronouns.
-
Q34Choose the correctly capitalized sentence for direct address / kinship terms:
Answer: A. Good morning, Doctor. (Capitalized because it is used as direct address)
Capitalize kinship terms (Mom, Dad) and formal titles (Doctor, Professor, President) when used as direct address or as proper names without possessive pronouns.
-
Q35Choose the correctly capitalized sentence for direct address / kinship terms:
Answer: A. I spoke to Mom this afternoon. (Capitalized because 'Mom' acts as a proper name without a possessive modifier)
Capitalize kinship terms (Mom, Dad) and formal titles (Doctor, Professor, President) when used as direct address or as proper names without possessive pronouns.
-
Q36Choose the correctly capitalized sentence for direct address / kinship terms:
Answer: A. We met Professor Smith yesterday. (Capitalized before proper noun)
Capitalize kinship terms (Mom, Dad) and formal titles (Doctor, Professor, President) when used as direct address or as proper names without possessive pronouns.
-
Q37Choose the correctly capitalized sentence for direct address / kinship terms:
Answer: A. Good morning, Doctor. (Capitalized because it is used as direct address)
Capitalize kinship terms (Mom, Dad) and formal titles (Doctor, Professor, President) when used as direct address or as proper names without possessive pronouns.
-
Q38Choose the correctly capitalized sentence for direct address / kinship terms:
Answer: A. I spoke to Mom this afternoon. (Capitalized because 'Mom' acts as a proper name without a possessive modifier)
Capitalize kinship terms (Mom, Dad) and formal titles (Doctor, Professor, President) when used as direct address or as proper names without possessive pronouns.
-
Q39Choose the correctly capitalized sentence for direct address / kinship terms:
Answer: A. We met Professor Smith yesterday. (Capitalized before proper noun)
Capitalize kinship terms (Mom, Dad) and formal titles (Doctor, Professor, President) when used as direct address or as proper names without possessive pronouns.
-
Q40Choose the correctly capitalized sentence for direct address / kinship terms:
Answer: A. Good morning, Doctor. (Capitalized because it is used as direct address)
Capitalize kinship terms (Mom, Dad) and formal titles (Doctor, Professor, President) when used as direct address or as proper names without possessive pronouns.
-
Q41Choose the correctly capitalized sentence for direct address / kinship terms:
Answer: A. I spoke to Mom this afternoon. (Capitalized because 'Mom' acts as a proper name without a possessive modifier)
Capitalize kinship terms (Mom, Dad) and formal titles (Doctor, Professor, President) when used as direct address or as proper names without possessive pronouns.
-
Q42Choose the correctly capitalized sentence for direct address / kinship terms:
Answer: A. We met Professor Smith yesterday. (Capitalized before proper noun)
Capitalize kinship terms (Mom, Dad) and formal titles (Doctor, Professor, President) when used as direct address or as proper names without possessive pronouns.
-
Q43Choose the correctly capitalized sentence for direct address / kinship terms:
Answer: A. Good morning, Doctor. (Capitalized because it is used as direct address)
Capitalize kinship terms (Mom, Dad) and formal titles (Doctor, Professor, President) when used as direct address or as proper names without possessive pronouns.
-
Q44Choose the correctly capitalized sentence for direct address / kinship terms:
Answer: A. I spoke to Mom this afternoon. (Capitalized because 'Mom' acts as a proper name without a possessive modifier)
Capitalize kinship terms (Mom, Dad) and formal titles (Doctor, Professor, President) when used as direct address or as proper names without possessive pronouns.
-
Q45Choose the correctly capitalized sentence for direct address / kinship terms:
Answer: A. We met Professor Smith yesterday. (Capitalized before proper noun)
Capitalize kinship terms (Mom, Dad) and formal titles (Doctor, Professor, President) when used as direct address or as proper names without possessive pronouns.
Done? Submit to get your score.
Answer at least one question to submit. Questions you leave out count as skipped.