Capitalization Practice

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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 the names of places?

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You should capitalize the names of specific places, such as cities, states, and countries.

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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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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.

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Should the word 'team' be capitalized in the sentence: 'The team won the championship'?

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No, 'team' is a common noun and should not be capitalized.

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Is 'McDonald's' a proper noun?

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Yes, 'McDonald's' is a proper noun because it is the specific name of a restaurant.

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What is the rule for capitalizing the first word in a sentence?

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The first word in a sentence should always be capitalized.

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Should the word 'park' be capitalized in 'ta-ha-zouka Park'?

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Yes, 'Park' should be capitalized because it is part of the proper noun 'ta-ha-zouka Park'.

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Is the sentence 'The lifeguard yelled out, 'be careful to not dive in the shallow end!' correct?

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No, it is incorrect because the first word in the quotation should be capitalized: 'Be careful to not dive in the shallow end!'

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What is the correct capitalization for titles of books?

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The main words in the titles of books should be capitalized, including the first and last words.