8th Grade Capitalization

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the writing of a word with its first letter in uppercase and the remaining letters in lowercase. It is used for proper nouns, the first word of a sentence, and certain titles.

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When should you capitalize the names of people?

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You should capitalize the names of people, such as 'Beyonce' or 'Uncle Raymond', because they are proper nouns.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a particular person, place, or organization, and it always starts with a capital letter.

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Which of the following is a proper noun: 'april', 'school', or 'Canada'?

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'Canada' is a proper noun and should be capitalized.

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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, such as 'Monday', 'Tuesday', 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 when used as a pronoun.

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What is the correct way to write '4th of july'?

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It should be written as '4th of July' with 'July' capitalized.

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When do you capitalize titles before names?

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You capitalize titles before names, such as 'Dr. Smith' or 'President Lincoln'.

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

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The first word in a sentence should always be capitalized.

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Is 'mexican' a proper noun?

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No, 'Mexican' should be capitalized as it refers to a nationality.

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