Capitalization
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8th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is capitalization in writing?
Back
Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of words, typically for proper nouns, the first word of a sentence, and certain other specific cases.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When should proper nouns be capitalized?
Back
Proper nouns should be capitalized because they refer to specific names of people, places, organizations, or sometimes things.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a proper noun?
Back
Examples of proper nouns include 'Joan of Arc', 'New York', 'Dr. Smith', and 'U.S.A.'.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the rule for capitalizing titles before names?
Back
Titles such as 'Mr.', 'Mrs.', 'Dr.', and 'Prof.' should be capitalized when they precede a person's name.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How should the names of geographical locations be capitalized?
Back
The names of geographical locations, such as 'Grand Canyon' or 'Big Bass Lake', should always be capitalized.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the correct capitalization for the following sentence: 'i want to go to the grand canyon in december.'?
Back
The correct capitalization is: 'I want to go to the Grand Canyon in December.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the capitalization rule for days of the week and months?
Back
Days of the week and months should always be capitalized, e.g., 'Monday', 'January'.
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