Capitalization Review 6th Grade

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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 titles.

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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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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'Phil', 'Kentucky', and 'Jane'.

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How should titles of books be capitalized?

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

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What is the rule for capitalizing days of the week?

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Days of the week are proper nouns and should always be capitalized, e.g., 'Monday', 'Friday'.

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Should the word 'I' be capitalized?

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Yes, the pronoun 'I' is always capitalized.

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How do you capitalize a title with multiple words?

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Capitalize the first word, the last word, and all major words in the title.

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What is the correct capitalization for 'the president of the united states'?

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

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When should you capitalize geographical names?

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Geographical names, such as countries, cities, and landmarks, should always be capitalized.