Capitalization, Nouns, Subject/Object

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences or for proper nouns.

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When should you capitalize a word?

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You should capitalize a word at the beginning of a sentence, for proper nouns, and to show authority (e.g., Dr.).

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea.

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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.

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What is subject-verb agreement?

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Subject-verb agreement means that the subject and verb in a sentence must agree in number (singular or plural).

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Give an example of subject-verb agreement with a singular subject.

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The cat runs fast.

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Give an example of subject-verb agreement with a plural subject.

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The dogs bark loudly.

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What is the rule for using 'neither/nor' with verbs?

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When using 'neither/nor', the verb agrees with the noun closest to it.

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What is the correct verb form for 'The horse and the carriage _________ gone'?

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The correct verb form is 'are': 'The horse and the carriage are gone.'