Capitalization REVIEW (7th Grade)

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What is capitalization in writing?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of words to indicate proper nouns, the start of sentences, and certain other specific cases.

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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 and when should they be capitalized?

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Proper nouns are specific names of people, places, organizations, or sometimes things, and they should always be capitalized.

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Should the names of days of the week be capitalized?

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Yes, the names of days of the week should always be capitalized.

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Is 'mom' capitalized when used in a sentence?

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'Mom' should be capitalized when it is used as a proper noun or in place of a person's name, but not when used generically.

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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, but do not capitalize short conjunctions, articles, or prepositions unless they are the first or last word.

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Should nationalities and languages be capitalized?

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Yes, nationalities and languages should always be capitalized.

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What is the correct way to capitalize 'the president' in a sentence?

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'The President' should be capitalized when referring to a specific president by title, but not when used generically.

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When is it appropriate to capitalize 'I'?

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The pronoun 'I' is always capitalized in English.

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Should the names of historical events be capitalized?

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Yes, names of historical events should be capitalized.