4th Grade Capitalization

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of words, especially for proper nouns and the first word in a sentence.

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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 (e.g., 'Sarah', 'Paris', 'Microsoft').

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When should you capitalize the first word of a sentence?

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The first word of every sentence should always be capitalized.

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Which of the following is a proper noun?

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Examples of proper nouns include 'Monday', 'Eiffel Tower', and 'Mr. Smith'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles of books?

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

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Is 'summer' a proper noun?

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No, 'summer' is a common noun and should not be capitalized unless it is part of a title.

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What is the correct capitalization for 'the white house'?

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The correct capitalization is 'The White House' when referring to the official residence of the President.

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Should days of the week be capitalized?

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Yes, the names of the days of the week (e.g., 'Monday', 'Tuesday') are proper nouns and should be capitalized.

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What is the correct way to write 'my friend john'?

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The correct way is 'My friend John' because 'John' is a proper noun.

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When do you capitalize 'I'?

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The pronoun 'I' is always capitalized, regardless of its position in a sentence.