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.

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When do you capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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You always capitalize the first word in a sentence.

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Do you capitalize proper nouns?

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Yes, proper nouns, which are specific names of people, places, or organizations, are always capitalized.

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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, such as 'Beyonce' or 'New York'.

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Should the word 'uncle' be capitalized in 'uncle Raymond'?

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Yes, 'Uncle' should be capitalized because it is used as a title before a name.

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Is 'Mrs. parrot' correctly capitalized?

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No, it should be 'Mrs. Parrot' with 'Parrot' 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 'February' be capitalized in 'on february 21'?

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Yes, 'February' should be capitalized.

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What is the correct way to write 'Lake Tai'?

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'Lake Tai' should be capitalized as it is a proper noun.

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When do you capitalize titles?

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You capitalize titles when they precede a person's name, such as 'President Lincoln'.