Capitalization 7th Grade

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the writing of a word with its first letter in uppercase and the remaining letters in lowercase.

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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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Which types of nouns should be capitalized?

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Proper nouns, which name specific people, places, or organizations, should be capitalized.

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Is 'Uncle' capitalized in the sentence 'Phil and his Uncle are both recovered alcoholics'?

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No, 'uncle' is not capitalized because it is used as a common noun, not a title.

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What is the correct capitalization for the title of a book?

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In titles, capitalize the first and last words, and all major words in between.

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Which of the following is correct: 'Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone' or 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone'?

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'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone' is correct.

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How do you capitalize countries and nationalities?

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Always capitalize the names of countries and nationalities, e.g., 'Mexico', 'Mexican'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing days of the week and months?

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Always capitalize the names of days of the week and months, e.g., 'Monday', 'January'.

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Should 'the neighbor down the street' be capitalized in the sentence 'The room was painted by the neighbor down the street'?

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No, it should not be capitalized because it is a common noun.

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What is the correct capitalization for 'American Samoa'?

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'American Samoa' is correct because it is a proper noun.