Flashcard: Capitalization

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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. It is used for proper nouns, the beginning of sentences, and certain titles.

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When should the first word of a sentence be capitalized?

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The first word of a sentence should always be capitalized to indicate the beginning of a new thought or statement.

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What are proper nouns?

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Proper nouns are specific names of people, places, organizations, or sometimes things, and they are always capitalized (e.g., 'New York', 'Sarah', 'Microsoft').

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Is 'in' capitalized in the sentence 'in September the leaves turn red and orange'?

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No, 'in' is not capitalized because it is not the first word of the sentence.

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What is the correct capitalization for 'Mr. adam's final'?

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It should be 'Mr. Adam's final' because 'Adam' is a proper noun and must be capitalized.

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Which of the following is a correctly capitalized title: 'king arthur' or 'King Arthur'?

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'King Arthur' is correctly capitalized because both 'King' and 'Arthur' are proper nouns.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles?

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In titles, capitalize the first and last words, as well as all major words in between (e.g., 'The Great Gatsby').

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When should you capitalize the word 'I'?

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The word 'I' should always be capitalized when used as a pronoun.

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What is an example of a sentence that is correctly capitalized?

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'In September, the leaves turn red and orange.'

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What does it mean to capitalize for authority (e.g., Dr.)?

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Capitalizing for authority means using uppercase letters for titles that denote respect or rank, such as 'Doctor' or 'Professor'.