Capitalization Review

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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 is always capitalized. Examples include 'Christmas', 'New York', and 'John'.

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What is a common noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing and is not capitalized unless it starts a sentence. Examples include 'city', 'dog', and 'teacher'.

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How should you capitalize the name of a holiday?

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The names of holidays are proper nouns and should be capitalized. For example, 'Thanksgiving', 'Halloween', and 'Easter'.

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Is the sentence 'My mom is not going to like this!' correct in terms of capitalization?

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Yes, the sentence is correct. 'Mom' is capitalized because it is used as a proper noun in this context.

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What is the correct capitalization for the town name 'red bluff'?

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The correct capitalization is 'Red Bluff'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing family titles?

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Family titles are capitalized when used as proper nouns (e.g., 'Mom', 'Dad') but not when used generically (e.g., 'my mom', 'my dad').

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What type of noun is 'team' in the sentence 'The teen was cut from the team'?

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'Team' is a common noun because it refers to a general group and is not capitalized.

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When should you capitalize the names of specific places?

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You should capitalize the names of specific places, such as cities, countries, and landmarks. For example, 'Paris', 'Canada', and 'Mount Everest'.

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What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?

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A common noun refers to a general item or concept, while a proper noun refers to a specific name and is always capitalized.

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Is the sentence 'Just wait until Mom sees this!' correct in terms of capitalization?

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Yes, the sentence is correct. 'Mom' is capitalized as it is used as a proper noun.