Find the odd month (orthography/capitalization): Identify the option that is not correctly capitalized as a proper month name in standard English.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: july

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
All four options are month names, so semantic classification alone will not help. Instead, this item relies on correct English orthography for proper nouns (months), which must be capitalized.


Given Data / Assumptions:

  • January, June, August: correctly capitalized month names.
  • “july”: the month name appears in lowercase, which is nonstandard in English.


Concept / Approach:
Use orthographic rules: proper nouns, including month names, begin with a capital letter.


Step-by-Step Solution:

1) Check capitalization: “January,” “June,” and “August” are correct.2) “july” violates the proper-noun capitalization rule.3) Therefore, “july” is the odd one out.


Verification / Alternative check:
Consider standard style guides (e.g., months capitalized in titles and running text).


Why Other Options Are Wrong:
They adhere to correct capitalization, so they do not stand out.


Common Pitfalls:
Assuming every odd-one-out must be semantic; sometimes, mechanics (spelling/case) decide the answer.


Final Answer:
july

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