Capitalization

Front

What is capitalization?

Back

Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of words.

Front

When do we capitalize the first word in a sentence?

Back

We capitalize the first word in a sentence to show that it is the beginning of a new thought.

Front

Which word should be capitalized: 'halloween' or 'Halloween'?

Back

'Halloween' should be capitalized because it is a proper noun.

Front

What is a proper noun?

Back

A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or thing, and it is always capitalized.

Front

When writing about yourself, which word do you use: 'i' or 'I'?

Back

'I' is used because it is the correct capitalization for the first-person pronoun.

Front

Which day of the week should be capitalized: 'tuesday' or 'Tuesday'?

Back

'Tuesday' should be capitalized because it is a proper noun.

Front

What do we capitalize in titles of books or movies?

Back

We capitalize the first word and all major words in the title.

Front

Is 'the president' a proper noun?

Back

No, 'the president' is a common noun. However, 'President Biden' is a proper noun.

Front

What is the rule for capitalizing names?

Back

Always capitalize the first letter of each part of a person's name.

Front

Should 'iPhone' be capitalized?

Back

Yes, 'iPhone' should be capitalized because it is a brand name.