FTCE Pre-K Prekindergarten PK-3 Practice Exam

Which of the following should NOT be capitalized?

1. State names

2. Small works like "of" in titles

3. Proper names

4. Main words in titles of written works

The correct answer is: Small works like "of" in titles

The guidance regarding capitalization in titles specifies that small works or short conjunctions, prepositions, and articles, such as "of," are typically not capitalized unless they appear at the beginning of a title or subtitle. This rule helps maintain consistency and clarity in written works. Therefore, the choice regarding small works like "of" is consistent with standard capitalization rules in English writing. In contrast, state names, proper names, and main words in titles of written works are all examples of elements that should be capitalized as they are important nouns that carry significant meaning in the context of writing. Proper nouns, like state names and specific titles, always require capitalization to denote their unique identity.