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OpenStudy (rayman5766):

Which sentence uses correct capitalization? A. A group of talented African American writers flourished during the period of the Harlem renaissance. B. If you turn right on Dwight Street from Elm Street, you'll be going East. C. Many American pioneers traveled across the plains of the Midwest. D. Let's call Heffernan Roofing company about that leak

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I think it's B

OpenStudy (rayman5766):

I think its C

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Any ideas?

OpenStudy (rayman5766):

it could be A but then again C I am stuck

OpenStudy (anonymous):

C Incorrect

OpenStudy (anonymous):

C is incorrect.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

you're not suppose to capitalize Midwest

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Well, it can't be A because Renaissance would be capitalized. It can't be B because you don't capitalize east.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I think it's D

OpenStudy (anonymous):

It can't be D because company would be capitalized. So it would be C.

OpenStudy (rayman5766):

so its D

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Here's an explanation of why Midwest is capitalized - http://grammar.yourdictionary.com/capitalization/10-rules-of-capitalization.html

OpenStudy (anonymous):

"When it is a direction, it is not capitalized unless it is used as part of a proper name. Middle America is a proper name, thus both words are capitalized. The middle of America would not be capitalized. Midwest is definetly a proper noun."

OpenStudy (anonymous):

C is correct

OpenStudy (anonymous):

A or D

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Oh, sorry

OpenStudy (anonymous):

A and D is incorrect

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