WU Flashcard 1.1 Capitalization

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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 first word of a sentence, and certain titles.

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When should proper nouns be capitalized?

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Proper nouns should always be capitalized. This includes names of people, specific places, organizations, and sometimes events.

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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, such as 'Bernard Middle School' or 'Phil'.

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Is 'uncle' capitalized in the sentence 'Phil is staying at uncle Raymond's house'?

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No, 'uncle' should be capitalized as 'Uncle' because it is used as a title before a name.

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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.

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Should 'American Revolution' be capitalized?

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Yes, 'American Revolution' should be capitalized because it is a specific historical event.

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What is the correct capitalization for 'perot museum'?

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The correct capitalization is 'Perot Museum' because it is a proper noun.

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True or False: The word 'spring' should always be capitalized.

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False. 'Spring' should only be capitalized when it refers to the season in a title or at the beginning of a sentence.

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What is the capitalization rule for titles?

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In titles, the first and last words are capitalized, as well as all major words in between.

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Is 'i' capitalized in the sentence 'if i'm going to the Perot Museum'?

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No, 'i' should be capitalized as 'I' because it is a pronoun.