10th Grade Capitalization

10th Grade Capitalization

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English

10th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is capitalization in writing?

Back

Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of words to indicate proper nouns, the start of sentences, and certain other specific cases.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When should the first word of a sentence be capitalized?

Back

The first word of a sentence should always be capitalized.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are proper nouns?

Back

Proper nouns are specific names of people, places, organizations, or sometimes things, and they are always capitalized.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which words should be capitalized in titles?

Back

In titles, the first and last words, as well as all major words (nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs) should be capitalized, while minor words (conjunctions, articles, prepositions) are typically not capitalized unless they are the first or last word.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the rule for capitalizing days of the week and months?

Back

Days of the week and months of the year are always capitalized.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Should the names of languages be capitalized?

Back

Yes, the names of languages are considered proper nouns and should be capitalized.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the capitalization rule for nationalities?

Back

Nationalities are proper adjectives and should always be capitalized.

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