Capitalization 7th Grade

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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.

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When should proper nouns be capitalized?

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Proper nouns, which name specific people, places, or organizations, should always be capitalized.

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Is 'grandma Moses' correctly capitalized?

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No, it should be 'Grandma Moses'.

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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, such as 'New York' or 'Sarah'.

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Should the days of the week be capitalized?

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Yes, the days of the week should always be capitalized.

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Is 'british' correctly capitalized?

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No, it should be 'British'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles?

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The first and last words of a title, as well as all major words, should be capitalized.

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Should 'starbucks' be capitalized?

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Yes, it should be 'Starbucks'.

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What is the correct way to write 'the art league of middletown'?

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It should be 'The Art League of Middletown'.

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When is it appropriate to use lowercase letters?

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Lowercase letters are used for common nouns and when not starting a sentence.