Capitalization Independent Practice

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the writing of a word with its first letter in uppercase and the remaining letters in lowercase. It is used for proper nouns, the first word of a sentence, and certain titles.

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When should the pronoun 'I' be capitalized?

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The pronoun 'I' should always be capitalized, regardless of its position in a sentence.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a particular person, place, or organization, and it is always capitalized (e.g., 'New York', 'Sarah', 'Microsoft').

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles?

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In titles, capitalize the first and last words, as well as all major words in between (e.g., 'The Great Gatsby').

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

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The names of days of the week and months are always capitalized (e.g., 'Monday', 'January').

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How do you capitalize a title of a book?

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Capitalize the first word, the last word, and all major words in the title (e.g., 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone').

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What is the capitalization rule for nationalities and languages?

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Nationalities and languages are always capitalized (e.g., 'French', 'Spanish').

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When should you capitalize the names of historical events?

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The names of historical events should be capitalized (e.g., 'World War II', 'The American Revolution').

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What is the capitalization rule for holidays?

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The names of holidays are always capitalized (e.g., 'Christmas', 'Thanksgiving').

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What is the capitalization rule for the first word in a sentence?

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The first word in a sentence should always be capitalized.