Capitalization

Front

What is the rule for capitalizing the first word in a sentence?

Back

The first word of a sentence should always be capitalized.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

Front

When should proper nouns be capitalized?

Back

Proper nouns, which name specific people, places, or organizations, should always be capitalized.

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CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

Front

Is 'cheeseburger' a proper noun?

Back

No, 'cheeseburger' is a common noun and should not be capitalized unless it starts a sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

What is the correct capitalization for the name of a city?

Back

The name of a city, such as 'Seabrook', should be capitalized.

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CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

Front

How should titles be capitalized?

Back

In titles, the first and last words, as well as all major words, should be capitalized.

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CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

Front

What is the correct way to write a possessive noun?

Back

A possessive noun shows ownership and is formed by adding an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., 'cat's').

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What is the correct capitalization for names of people?

Back

Names of people should always be capitalized (e.g., 'Bob', 'Bill').

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CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

Front

When is it appropriate to use lowercase letters?

Back

Lowercase letters are used for common nouns, adjectives, and verbs unless they start a sentence or are part of a title.

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CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

Front

What is the rule for capitalizing days of the week?

Back

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

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CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

Front

What is the correct way to write a sentence with a proper noun?

Back

A sentence with a proper noun should capitalize the proper noun and the first word of the sentence.

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CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A