Question

WhicWhich sentence contains correct capitalization?

Answer 1

The correct answer is D. Vice President Hill approached the podium and read the opening lines of the Gettysburg Address.

Explanation:

In general terms, all proper nouns should be capitalized, this includes the last names and names of people; specific places such as mountains, parks, rivers, cities countries; names of companies and brands; names of specific historical events and in the case of titles such as president or vice-president capitalization is a must in the case the title is placed before the name of the person.

According to this, in the sentence presented the words "Vice President", "Hill", and "Gettysburg Address" should be capitalized because in the case of "Vice President" this is a title placed before the name of the person; also "Hill" and "Gettysburg Address" are proper last names as the first is the last name of a person and the second is a historical episode. Thus, the correct sentence is "Vice President Hill approached the podium and read the opening lines of the Gettysburg Address".

Answer 2

The fourth sentence contains correct capitalization.

"Vice President Hill approached the podium and read the opening lines of the Gettysburg Address."

When vice president goes before a name, as in a specific vice president, it needs to be capitalized. That is why the sentence should capitalize Vice President Hill. Also, the Gettysburg Address is the name of a speech and should always be capitalized.