Capital Letters

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What is a capital letter?

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A capital letter is a letter that is larger and often used at the beginning of a sentence or for proper nouns.

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When do we use capital letters?

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We use capital letters at the beginning of sentences, for names, places, days of the week, and months.

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Which of the following is a proper noun?

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Cohen's Candy Shop is a proper noun.

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What is the correct way to write the name of a country?

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The name of a country should start with a capital letter, e.g., China.

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How should the days of the week be written?

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The days of the week should always start with a capital letter, e.g., Monday.

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What is the correct way to write a title?

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The first letter of each important word in a title should be capitalized, e.g., The Lion King.

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Which sentence is correct?

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The largest country in Asia is China.

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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 it does not start with a capital letter.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is the specific name of a person, place, or organization and always starts with a capital letter.

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Which of the following needs a capital letter?

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Names of people, places, and organizations need a capital letter.