VHL 1.9 Flashcard (Capitalization Rules)

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of words, particularly for proper nouns, the first word in 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.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a person, place, or organization, and it is always capitalized.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'Mexico', 'Mr. Baker', and 'Daniel'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles?

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In titles, the first and last words are capitalized, along with all major words in between.

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Should the word 'I' be capitalized?

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Yes, the word 'I' is always capitalized.

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What is the correct capitalization for the sentence: 'my name is daniel.'?

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The correct capitalization is 'My name is Daniel.'

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How do you capitalize the name of a language?

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The name of a language should always be capitalized, e.g., 'Spanish', 'English'.

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What is the correct way to write: 'i speak spanish.'?

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The correct way is 'I speak Spanish.'

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What is the rule for capitalizing days of the week?

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Days of the week should always be capitalized, e.g., 'Monday', 'Tuesday'.