Question

Choose the version of the sentence that correctly capitalizes the common nouns and proper nouns. A. Many retired Canadians escape winter by going south to Florida every year. B. Many retired Canadians escape Winter by going South to Florida every year. C. Many retired Canadians escape winter by going South to Florida every year. D. Many retired Canadians escape Winter by going south to Florida every year.

Answer 1

The awnser is A. winter is not a proper noun.

Answer 2

Answer:

The version of the sentence that correcly capitalizes the common nouns and proper nouns is A. Many retired Canadians escape winter by going south to Florida every year.

Explanation:

Version A is the correct answer because it complies with the following capitalization rules:

• Demonyms -Canadians- are capitalized;
• Seasons -winter- do not require capitalization because they are common nouns;
• Directional terms -south- used as a description or direction do not require capitalization (they are capitalized only when they are part of a name);
• Proper names of people, cities, countries, etc. -Florida- are capitalized.