Capitalization FLASHCARD

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences, proper nouns, 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 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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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'Paris', 'John', and 'Microsoft'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles of books, movies, and songs?

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In titles, capitalize the first and last words, and all major words in between.

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Which of the following is a correctly capitalized title? 'the great gatsby' or 'The Great Gatsby'?

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The correct title is 'The Great Gatsby'.

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Should the names of days and months be capitalized?

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Yes, the names of days (e.g., Monday) and months (e.g., January) should always be capitalized.

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Is 'i' capitalized when used as a pronoun?

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Yes, the pronoun 'I' is always capitalized.

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What is the correct way to write 'july' in a sentence?

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The correct way is 'July'.

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When listing cities in a sentence, how should they be capitalized?

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Cities should always be capitalized, e.g., 'Paris, London, and Rome'.