Capitalization Flashcard

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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.

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When should you capitalize a noun?

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Capitalize the name of a specific person, place, or thing.

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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 a common noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing and is not capitalized unless it starts a sentence.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples include 'New York', 'Sarah', and 'Eiffel Tower'.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples include 'city', 'teacher', and 'building'.

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Should the titles of books be capitalized?

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Yes, book titles are proper nouns and should be capitalized.

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

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The first word of a sentence should always be capitalized.

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What is the rule for capitalizing days of the week?

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Days of the week are proper nouns and should be capitalized.

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What is the rule for capitalizing months of the year?

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Months of the year are proper nouns and should be capitalized.