capital letters

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What is a capital letter?

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A capital letter is a letter that is larger and often used at the beginning of sentences or for proper nouns.

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When do we use capital letters?

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We use capital letters at the beginning of sentences, for names, places, days of the week, and months.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or organization, and it always starts with a capital letter.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'Jimbo', 'Jordan', 'Chicago', and 'Pacific Ocean'.

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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 does not start with a capital letter.

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Is 'south' a proper noun?

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No, 'south' is a common noun unless it is part of a proper noun like 'South America'.

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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 start with a capital letter.

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How do we write the name of a city?

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The name of a city should always start with a capital letter, for example, 'Chicago'.

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What is the correct way to write 'the president'?

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It should be written as 'the President' when referring to a specific president, like 'the President of the United States'.

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When should 'I' be capitalized?

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The pronoun 'I' is always capitalized, no matter where it appears in a sentence.