Capitalization Flashcard (7)

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences, proper nouns, and titles.

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When do we capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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We capitalize the first word in a sentence to indicate the beginning of a new thought.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or organization, and it is always capitalized.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'Fred', 'Melbourne', and 'Starbucks'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing days of the week?

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The names of the days of the week are always capitalized, such as 'Monday', 'Tuesday', etc.

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What is the rule for capitalizing months of the year?

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The names of the months are always capitalized, such as 'January', 'February', etc.

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When do we capitalize titles before names?

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We capitalize titles like 'Mr.', 'Mrs.', 'Dr.', and 'Mayor' when they are used before a person's name.

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What is the correct way to write 'the grand canyon'?

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The correct way is 'the Grand Canyon'.

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How do we write the name of a school?

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The name of a school should be capitalized, for example, 'Stone Magnet Middle School'.

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What is the correct way to write 'starbucks'?

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The correct way is 'Starbucks'.