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Which word shows the incorrect use of capitalization rules?

My dad used to be corporal Davis when he was in the U.S. Army.

A: Army

B: dad

C: U.S.

D: corporal

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3 votes

Answer:

D. corporal

Step-by-step explanation:

When a title or rank is used as a common noun or adjective is not capitalized, capitalization is correct only if it immediately precedes a person's name.

Example: My dad used to be Corporal Davis when he was in the U.S. Army.

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User Bishan
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The answer: corporal

Explaination: Corporal is part of the name
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User Akbaritabar
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