Capitalization and Parts of Speech

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences or coordinates words in the same clause. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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How do you capitalize the title of a song?

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Capitalize the first letter of each major word in the title. For example, 'The Star Spangled Banner'.

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What is the correct capitalization for 'diary of a wimpy kid'?

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The correct capitalization is 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid'.

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How many capital letters are in the sentence: 'do you know where i can find mr. blum?'

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There are 4 capital letters: D, I, M, and R.

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What should be capitalized in the sentence: 'Phil is staying at uncle Raymond's house for the holidays.'?

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The word 'uncle' should be capitalized to 'Uncle'.

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What is a pronoun?

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A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun. Examples include 'he', 'she', 'it', and 'they'.

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What is a preposition?

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A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence. Examples include 'in', 'on', 'at', and 'between'.

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What is an interjection?

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An interjection is a word or phrase that expresses strong emotion or surprise. Examples include 'Wow!', 'Oh no!', and 'Yay!'.

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When should you capitalize the first word of a sentence?

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Always capitalize the first word of a sentence.

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What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns?

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Proper nouns, which name specific people, places, or organizations, should always be capitalized.