Question

Directions: Read the passage below. For each underlined section, decide which option is the BEST
answer. Circle the correct answer on the right side of the page. If it is already written correctly, circle
NO CHANGE.

The massachusetts legislature passed tough
new anti-bullying laws in response to Prince's
death and that of 11-year-old Carl Joseph
Walker-Hoover, who also took his own life. The
legislation would oblige schools to take action
when they are informed about bullying.

A. NO CHANGE
B. The Massachusetts legislature passed
tough new anti-bullying laws
C. The Massachusetts Legislature passed
tough new Anti-Bullying laws
D. the Massachusetts legislature passed
tough new anti-bullying Laws

Answer 1

The best answer is:

B. The Massachusetts legislature passed tough new anti-bullying laws

This option maintains proper capitalization for "Massachusetts" while correctly using lowercase for "legislature" and "anti-bullying," as these terms do not need to be capitalized unless they are part of a formal title.