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 do we capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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We capitalize the first word in a sentence to indicate the beginning of a new thought or statement.

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Which word should be capitalized in the sentence: 'my dog is named max.'?

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Max.

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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 is always capitalized.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples include 'New York', 'Sarah', and 'Christmas'.

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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 are always capitalized, such as 'Monday', 'Tuesday', etc.

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Should the word 'i' be capitalized?

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Yes, the word 'I' is always capitalized when referring to oneself.

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What is the correct capitalization for the word 'earth' when referring to the planet?

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Earth.

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When do we capitalize titles before names?

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We capitalize titles like 'Mr.', 'Mrs.', 'Dr.', and 'President' when they are used before a person's name.

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Which of the following is correct: 'the president of the united states' or 'the President of the United States'?

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