Grammar Review

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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 titles.

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When should you capitalize the first word of a sentence?

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The first word of a sentence should always be capitalized to indicate the beginning of a new thought.

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What is a complete thought?

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A complete thought is a group of words that expresses a complete idea and can stand alone as a sentence.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of a sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.

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What is punctuation?

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Punctuation refers to the marks used in writing that help clarify meaning, such as periods, commas, question marks, and exclamation points.

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What is the correct way to capitalize titles?

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In titles, capitalize the first and last words, as well as all major words in between, except for short conjunctions, articles, and prepositions.

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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, and it is always capitalized.

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What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing (e.g., city), while a proper noun is a specific name (e.g., New York City) and is capitalized.

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What does it mean to have correct capitalization in a sentence?

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Correct capitalization means using uppercase letters appropriately according to grammar rules, such as for proper nouns and the beginning of sentences.