Week 5 Capitalization and Apostrophes

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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 names of people?

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Names of people should always be capitalized, including first names, last names, and titles when used with names.

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership or relationship. It is formed by adding an apostrophe and 's' to a noun.

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How do you form the possessive of a singular noun?

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To form the possessive of a singular noun, add an apostrophe followed by 's' (e.g., the dog's bone).

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What is the correct way to write the possessive form of 'Mrs. Jones'?

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The correct possessive form is 'Mrs. Jones's'.

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What are proper nouns?

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Proper nouns are specific names of people, places, organizations, or sometimes things, and they are always capitalized.

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When should you capitalize the names of countries?

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The names of countries should always be capitalized (e.g., Canada, France, Brazil).

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles?

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Capitalize the first and last words of a title, as well as all major words in between (e.g., 'The Great Gatsby').

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What is the correct capitalization for 'the united states of america'?

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The correct capitalization is 'The United States of America'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing days of the week and months?

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Days of the week and months are always capitalized (e.g., Monday, January).