Capitalization Flashcard

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of words, usually for proper nouns, the first word in a sentence, and certain titles.

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When should you capitalize the word 'I'?

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You should always capitalize the word 'I' when referring to yourself.

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Which type of words should be capitalized?

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Proper nouns, the first word of a sentence, and titles.

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Is 'paris' capitalized correctly in the sentence: 'I will visit paris next summer'?

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No, it should be 'Paris'.

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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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Should the word 'british' be capitalized in the sentence: 'He is british'?

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Yes, it should be 'British'.

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What is the correct way to write the name of a country?

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The name of a country should always be capitalized, e.g., 'Mexico'.

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In the sentence 'The room was painted by the neighbor down the street', is it correct?

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Yes, the sentence is correct as written.

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What do you do with the first word in a sentence?

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You capitalize the first word in a sentence.

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How do you write the word 'orange' when it starts a sentence?

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You write it as 'Orange'.