Capitalization Flashcard

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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 beginning of sentences, and certain titles.

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When should you capitalize proper nouns?

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Proper nouns, which name specific people, places, or organizations, should always be capitalized. For example, 'Patrick Mahomes', 'NBA', and 'LeBron James'.

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

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The first word of a sentence should always be capitalized, regardless of the word itself.

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How do you capitalize titles?

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In titles, capitalize the first and last words, as well as all major words in between. Minor words like 'and', 'or', and 'the' are not capitalized unless they are the first or last word.

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What is the correct capitalization for acronyms?

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Acronyms should be written in all capital letters. For example, 'NBA' for National Basketball Association.

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Should common nouns be capitalized?

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Common nouns should not be capitalized unless they begin a sentence. For example, 'dog' is not capitalized, but 'Dog' at the start of a sentence is.

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What is the difference between 'great' and 'Great' in a sentence?

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'Great' is a common adjective and should not be capitalized unless it starts a sentence or is part of a title.

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When is it appropriate to use all capital letters?

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All capital letters are often used for emphasis or in titles, but should be avoided in regular text as it can be perceived as shouting.

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What is the significance of capitalizing 'GOAT'?

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'GOAT' stands for 'Greatest of All Time' and is an acronym that should be capitalized.

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How do you identify a proper noun in a sentence?

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Proper nouns can often be identified as names of specific people, places, or organizations, and they are always capitalized.