Spelling & Capitalization: Assignment

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What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns?

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Proper nouns, which name specific people, places, or organizations, should always be capitalized. For example, 'Harris' and 'Guatemala' are proper nouns.

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When should the first word of a sentence be capitalized?

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The first word of every sentence should always be capitalized.

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What is the correct way to capitalize titles of works?

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Titles of works, such as books and presentations, should capitalize the first and last words, as well as all major words in between. For example, 'PowerPoint' is capitalized.

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What is the difference between common nouns and proper nouns?

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Common nouns refer to general items (e.g., 'school'), while proper nouns refer to specific names (e.g., 'Taft High School'). Proper nouns are always capitalized.

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How do you determine if a word should be capitalized in a sentence?

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Look for proper nouns, the first word of the sentence, and any titles or headings that require capitalization.

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What is the rule for capitalizing the names of cities and countries?

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The names of cities and countries are proper nouns and should always be capitalized, such as 'New Zealand'.

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What is the correct capitalization for brand names?

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Brand names are proper nouns and should be capitalized, such as 'Whataburger'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing family relationship terms?

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Family relationship terms are capitalized when used as a proper noun (e.g., 'Cousin Amina') but not when used generically (e.g., 'my cousin').

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What is the importance of capitalization in writing?

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Capitalization helps to clarify meaning and indicates the beginning of sentences and the importance of specific names.

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

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Days of the week and months are proper nouns and should always be capitalized, such as 'Monday' and 'January'.