Capitalization

Front

What is Capitalization?

Back

Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of words.

Front

When do we capitalize the first letter of a sentence?

Back

We capitalize the first letter of the first word in a sentence.

Front

What is a common noun?

Back

A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing, and is not capitalized.

Front

What is a proper noun?

Back

A proper noun is a specific name for a person, place, or thing and is always capitalized.

Front

Give an example of a common noun.

Back

dog

Front

Give an example of a proper noun.

Back

Sarah

Front

What do we capitalize in titles?

Back

We capitalize the first letter of each major word in a title.

Front

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

Back

The President (when referring to a specific president, like President Biden).

Front

What is the rule for capitalizing days of the week?

Back

The names of the days of the week are always capitalized.

Front

What is the rule for capitalizing months?

Back

The names of the months are always capitalized.