Capitalization & Spelling

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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 should you capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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You should always capitalize the first word in a sentence.

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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 'Alice', 'Miami', and 'Monday'.

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What is a common noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing and is not capitalized.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples of common nouns include 'city', 'dog', and 'teacher'.

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What is a spelling error?

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A spelling error occurs when a word is written incorrectly.

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Identify the spelling error in this sentence: 'My nieghbor bakes cookies every Saturday.'

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The correct spelling is 'neighbor'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles?

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Capitalize the first and last words of a title, as well as all major words in between.

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Which word should be capitalized in this sentence: 'the president of the united states'?

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'President' and 'United States' should be capitalized.