Capitalization Rules & Review

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What is the rule for capitalizing the first word of a sentence?

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The first word of every sentence begins with a capital letter.

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Are the names of seasons always capitalized?

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No, the names of seasons are not always capitalized.

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Should names of persons be capitalized?

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Yes, names of persons are capitalized.

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How many capital letters are in the sentence: 'do you know where i can find mr. blum?'

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There are 4 capital letters: D, M, B.

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Which of the following is capitalized correctly: 'Dr. Johnson', 'mayor Tom', 'Mrs. monte', 'william Sherman'?

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Dr. Johnson is capitalized correctly.

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What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns?

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

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Is 'the president' capitalized when used in a sentence?

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No, 'the president' is not capitalized unless it is used as a title before a name.

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When should days of the week be capitalized?

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Days of the week should always be capitalized.

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Are titles of books and movies capitalized?

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Yes, the titles of books and movies are capitalized.

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What is an example of a common noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing, like 'city' or 'dog'.