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Which of the following sentences correctly follows the rules of capitalization?

Rationale

The A1 Plumbing Board of Directors gave every employee a raise.

This sentence correctly capitalizes the title "A1 Plumbing Board of Directors," adhering to the rules of capitalization for proper nouns and formal titles. In addition, it appropriately follows the general grammatical structure of a complete sentence.

A (Even though he moved to New York, he was born in a western town.) YOUR ANSWER

This sentence incorrectly capitalizes the word "western." In this context, "western" is used as a common adjective and does not refer to a specific region or proper noun that warrants capitalization.

B (The A1 Plumbing Board of Directors gave every employee a raise.) CORRECT

This sentence is correct as it properly capitalizes the formal title "A1 Plumbing Board of Directors," ensuring that all components of the title are recognized as proper nouns. Additionally, the rest of the sentence is correctly structured, maintaining proper grammar.

C (I plan to enroll in college next year.) YOUR ANSWER

While the sentence is grammatically correct, it incorrectly capitalizes the word "college." In this instance, "college" is used as a common noun rather than as part of a specific institution's name, which does not require capitalization.

D (The geography students took a class trip to the Rocky Mountains.) YOUR ANSWER

This sentence is mostly correct; however, the phrase “Rocky Mountains” is capitalized correctly as it refers to a specific mountain range. The main issue is that the sentence does not follow the capitalization rules consistently, as it is missing other proper nouns that could be capitalized, depending on context.

Conclusion

Capitalization rules dictate that proper nouns and formal titles must be capitalized, while common nouns should not be. Among the choices provided, option B adheres to these rules by correctly capitalizing the formal title of the board. The other choices demonstrate instances of incorrect capitalization, highlighting the importance of distinguishing between common and proper nouns in writing.

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