Capitalization Flashcard

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What is capitalization?

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

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When should you capitalize the first word of a sentence?

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The first word of a sentence should always be capitalized.

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What is a proper noun?

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

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Should the word 'family' be capitalized in 'the entire Ramirez family'?

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No, 'family' should not be capitalized unless it is part of a proper noun.

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How do you correctly capitalize titles before names?

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Titles like 'Mr.', 'Mrs.', 'Dr.', etc., should be capitalized when used before a name.

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Is 'Golden Age' capitalized in the phrase 'the sports Golden Age'?

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Yes, 'Golden Age' is capitalized because it is a specific historical period.

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What is the rule for capitalizing days of the week?

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Days of the week are always capitalized.

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Should 'bowling' be capitalized in 'the sport of bowling'?

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No, 'bowling' should not be capitalized unless it is part of a title or name.

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When do you capitalize the names of countries and nationalities?

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Names of countries and nationalities are always capitalized.

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What is the correct way to write 'Nelson Ramirez, sr.'?

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It should be 'Nelson Ramirez, Sr.' with 'Sr.' capitalized.