Capitalization Review

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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 word in a sentence?

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The first word in a sentence is always capitalized.

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What are proper nouns?

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Proper nouns are specific names of people, places, or organizations that are always capitalized.

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What acronym helps us remember capitalization rules?

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M.I.N.T.S.

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Which of the following should be capitalized: 'january'?

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'January' should be capitalized because it is a month.

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Should the word 'earth' be capitalized when referring to the planet?

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Yes, 'Earth' should be capitalized when referring to the planet.

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Is 'frisbee' a proper noun?

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No, 'frisbee' is a common noun and should not be capitalized.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles of books?

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In titles of books, the first word and all major words should be capitalized.

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Should 'texas' be capitalized?

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Yes, 'Texas' should be capitalized because it is a proper noun.

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What is the correct capitalization for 'the president of the united states'?

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It should be 'the President of the United States'.