Capitalization Flashcard

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences and for proper nouns.

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When do we capitalize the first letter of a sentence?

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We capitalize the first letter of a sentence to show that it is the beginning of a new thought.

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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 'Sophia', 'New York', and 'Mrs. Grant'.

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What should you do with the pronoun 'I'?

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

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How do we capitalize days of the week?

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The names of the days of the week, like 'Monday' and 'Friday', are always capitalized.

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What is the rule for capitalizing months?

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The names of the months, such as 'January' and 'February', are always capitalized.

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Should the title of a book be capitalized?

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Yes, the title of a book should have the first letter of each important word capitalized.

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What is the correct way to write 'i love pizza'?

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The correct way is 'I love pizza'.

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How do we capitalize names of places?

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Names of places, like 'Paris' or 'Grand Canyon', are always capitalized.