Which sentence uses correct capitalization?
A)Because I switched my major after the Fall 2016 semester, I now will be on the five-year plan.
B)Some college students spend their Spring vacations in Florida or Mexico.
C)Many ski resorts experienced record snowfalls this past Winter.

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Seasons (fall, spring, winter) are not capitalized unless they are part of a proper noun or title. In choice A, "Fall 2016" is part of a proper noun, making the capitalization correct. Choices B and C incorrectly capitalize "Spring" and "Winter" when used generically.

Which Sentence Uses Correct Capitalization