Rules 8 - 11

8. A noun modified by a proper adjective is not capitalized unless the adjective and noun together form a geographical name (the Arabian Sea, an Arabian horse).

Example:

That is my favorite Vietnamese restaurant in town!

 

9. Capitalize names of parts of a country and the proper adjectives that come from them (Western boots)

 

10. Do not capitalize compass directions or adjectives that come from them (a northbound train).

Examples:

The West is known for more liberal politics.

I'm travelling west on 30th Avenue.

 

11. Capitalize the names of languages, races, nationalities, and the adjectives formed from them.

Examples:

Francisca learned Spanish from her grandparents.

Jorge has Chilean and Italian citizenship.

 

Practice with Rules 8-11

 

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The words in the following sentence are capitalized correctly.

 

It is uncommon for hurricanes to occur in the Adriatic Sea.

 
 
  

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The words in the following sentence are capialized correctly.

Voters in the west generally favor progressive policies.

 
 
  

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The bus was travelling west when it collided with the street sign.
 
 
  

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The words in the following sentence are capitalized correctly.

 

Students in the North may choose to study French, Chinese, or Spanish.

 
 
  

 


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