Capitalization Rules in English Writing

What is the primary reason for capitalizing the first letter of a word?

• It is a common noun.

• It is a verb.

• It starts a sentence.

• It is part of a title.

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CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

Which type of noun always requires capitalization?

• Plural nouns

• Proper nouns

• Abstract nouns

• Compound nouns

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Which of the following is correctly capitalized as a proper noun?

• River

• forest

• mountain

• city

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

What category does 'December' fall into for capitalization?

• Festival

• Day of the week

• Month

• Season

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CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

Which of these is a correct example of a capitalized organizational name?

• national park

• city library

• Greenwood High School

• the local high school

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CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A