Capitalization ACAP Review 3rd Grade #1

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What is capitalization?

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

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When should you capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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You should always capitalize the first word in 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 always starts with a capital letter.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'New York', 'Sarah', and 'Mount Everest'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing days of the week?

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The names of the days of the week (Monday, Tuesday, etc.) are always capitalized.

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What is the rule for capitalizing months of the year?

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The names of the months (January, February, etc.) are always capitalized.

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Should the word 'I' be capitalized?

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Yes, the word 'I' is always capitalized.

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What is the correct way to write the title of a book?

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The title of a book should have the first letter of each major word capitalized.

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When do you capitalize the word 'President'?

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You capitalize 'President' when it is used as a title before a name, like 'President Lincoln'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing the names of countries?

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The names of countries (like 'Canada' or 'France') are always capitalized.