Question

Which word in the following sentence should be capitalized in order to follow the conventions of Standard English?

“In order to view the northern lights, it is necessary to travel to the highest latitudes of alaska during either autumn or spring.” [L.11-12.2]

A. northern
B. alaska
C. autumn
D. spring

its c right?

Answer 1

really?

Answer 2

lol common english is my second language, so its Northern first

Answer 3

ok, let me try again

Answer 4

@tanabugg

Answer 5

I believe its spring let me double check that tho

Answer 6

spring? if its seasons wouldn't autumn be first?

Answer 7

I was thinking alaska

Answer 8

your right like i said your can do it

Answer 9

but I'm not sure

Answer 10

hmm wait yea alaska is first

Answer 11

It is c @simpai

Answer 12

B

Answer 13

Yeah i think it is b too

Answer 14

ok well I'm out ranked but hear me out

Answer 15

Seasons, such as winter, spring, summer and fall, do not require capitalization because they are generic nouns. Some people may confuse these words as being proper nouns and try to capitalize them using that rule of capitalization. The winter season allows for many snow related sports.

Answer 16

yea b seems to make sense, arn't the states capitalized ?

Answer 17

why would it be b if the lights happen in Alaska, so the answer is c

Answer 18

of wait sorry its b

Answer 19

I dont understand @Pinkpiggy

Answer 20

cause my computer just auto corrected it to Alaska

Answer 21

I think pink piggy saw alasksa with a A

Answer 22

yes i did

Answer 23

ohh I gotcha

Answer 24

An easy way ... go to microsoft word... type winter and type Alaska see which it capatalizes

Answer 25

i did the answer is b sorry

Answer 26

thx 4 the help guys! wish I could medal u all

Answer 27

cause Alaska is a state and all states are capalized

Answer 28

no prob

Answer 29

We could give others medals

Answer 30

i don't have any

Answer 31

medals

Answer 32

Gave you one