Capitalization Practice

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of words, typically for proper nouns, the first word of a sentence, and certain other specific cases.

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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 are proper nouns?

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Proper nouns are specific names of people, places, or organizations that are always capitalized, such as 'Jill', 'New York', or 'Microsoft'.

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What are common nouns?

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Common nouns are general names for a person, place, or thing and are not capitalized, such as 'city', 'teacher', or 'dog'.

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Should the names of days and months be capitalized?

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Yes, the names of days (e.g., Monday) and months (e.g., January) should always be capitalized.

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Is 'skate park' a proper noun?

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No, 'skate park' is a common noun unless it is part of a specific name, like 'Central Park Skate Park'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing geographical names?

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Specific geographical names and regions, such as 'Mount Everest' or 'the Pacific Ocean', should always be capitalized.

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Should titles of books and movies be capitalized?

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Yes, the main words in the titles of books, movies, and other works should be capitalized.

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Is 'elissa' capitalized correctly in the sentence 'My friend, elissa, teaches Taekwondo'?

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No, it should be 'Elissa' with a capital 'E'.

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What is the difference between common and proper nouns?

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Common nouns refer to general items (e.g., 'car'), while proper nouns refer to specific names (e.g., 'Toyota'). Proper nouns are capitalized.