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, proper nouns, and certain other words.

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When do you capitalize the first letter of a sentence?

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You always capitalize the first letter of 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 'Mrs. Morris', 'Starbucks', and 'Grand Canyon'.

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What should you capitalize in the sentence: 'my dog is named max.'?

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You should capitalize 'My' and 'Max'.

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Is 'i' always capitalized?

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Yes, 'I' is always capitalized when referring to oneself.

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What is the correct way to write 'the president of the united states'?

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The correct way is 'the President of the United States'.

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What do you capitalize in titles?

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In titles, you capitalize the first word, the last word, and all major words in between.

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What is the rule for days of the week?

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The names of the days of the week are always capitalized, like 'Monday'.

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What is the rule for months of the year?

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The names of the months are always capitalized, like 'December'.