Daily Grammar

Lesson 325

Mechanics - Capitalization

Capitalize proper adjectives made from proper nounsProper nouns name a special person, place, or thing and begin with capital letters.
Source: Lesson 18
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Example: French dressing, Grecian urn

Instructions: Capitalize each word that needs a capital letter.

1. I will have the caesar's salad rather than the finnish soup.

I will have the Caesar's salad rather than the Finnish soup.

2. The mediterranean fruit fly is a threat to the cherry crop.

The Mediterranean fruit fly is a threat to the cherry crop.

3. Many good stories are found in american folklore.

Many good stories are found in American folklore.

4. Do you want french or italian dressing on that?

Do you want French or Italian dressing on that?

5. I like the look of spanish architecture.

I like the look of Spanish architecture.

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