Capitalization Practice

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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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We capitalize the first word in a sentence to indicate the beginning of a new thought.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or organization, and it always starts with a capital letter.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'Chicago', 'David', and 'Christmas'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing days of the week?

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The names of the days of the week are always capitalized, like 'Monday' and 'Friday'.

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Should the word 'zoo' be capitalized in 'San Antonio Zoo'?

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Yes, 'Zoo' should be capitalized because it is part of the proper name.

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When do we use lowercase letters?

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We use lowercase letters for common nouns and when a word is not at the beginning of a sentence.

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Is 'chinese' capitalized in 'Chinese fluently'?

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Yes, 'Chinese' should be capitalized because it refers to a language.

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What is the correct way to write the title of a book?

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The title of a book should have the first and main words capitalized, like 'The Tale of Despereaux'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing months?

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The names of the months are always capitalized, like 'April' and 'January'.