Common/Proper Nouns & Capitalization

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What is a common noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, thing, or idea. Examples include 'city', 'dog', and 'teacher'.

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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. Examples include 'New York', 'Sarah', and 'Microsoft'.

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When should you capitalize a proper noun?

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You should capitalize a proper noun whenever it is used in a sentence.

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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 proper nouns and should always be capitalized, e.g., 'Monday', 'Tuesday'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing months of the year?

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The names of the months are proper nouns and should always be capitalized, e.g., 'January', 'February'.

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Should the word 'i' be 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 capitalization for titles of books?

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In titles of books, capitalize the first and last words, and all major words in between, e.g., 'The Great Gatsby'.

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How do you capitalize the name of a specific place?

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The name of a specific place is a proper noun and should be capitalized, e.g., 'Grand Canyon'.

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What is the correct way to write 'little caesars'?

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The correct way is 'Little Caesars' with both words 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 every sentence should always be capitalized.