Capitalization Flashcard

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences, names, and important words.

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When do we capitalize the pronoun 'I'?

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We always capitalize the pronoun 'I' when it stands alone in a sentence.

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What is the rule for capitalizing names?

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Names of people, places, and organizations should always be capitalized.

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Should the word 'beach' be capitalized in a sentence?

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

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How do we correct the sentence: 'i want to go to the grand canyon in december.'?

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The correct sentence is: 'I want to go to the Grand Canyon in December.'

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What is the correct way to write 'uncle' in the sentence: 'Phil is staying at uncle Raymond's house'?

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It should be 'Uncle' because it is used as a title before a name.

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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.

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When do we capitalize days of the week?

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Days of the week are always capitalized because they are proper nouns.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles?

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The first word of a title and all major words should be capitalized.

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Should 'Language Arts' be capitalized?

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Yes, 'Language Arts' should be capitalized because it is a specific subject.