Capitalization Review

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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 to indicate the beginning of sentences, proper nouns, and 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, countries, and landmarks (e.g., Washington, D.C., Potomac River).

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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 (e.g., Lincoln Memorial, Annapolis Star).

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When do you capitalize days of the week?

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Days of the week (e.g., Monday, Tuesday, Saturday) are always capitalized.

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When do you capitalize months of the year?

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Months of the year (e.g., January, February, March) are always capitalized.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles?

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In titles, capitalize the first and last words, as well as all major words in between (e.g., The Secret of Good Writing).

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Should you capitalize the word 'I'?

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Yes, the pronoun 'I' is always capitalized.

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When do you capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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The first word of every sentence should always be capitalized.

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What is the rule for capitalizing the names of organizations?

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The names of organizations (e.g., Red Cross, United Nations) are always capitalized.

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When do you capitalize the names of historical events?

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Names of historical events (e.g., World War II, the Great Depression) are always capitalized.