Capitalization Flashcard

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of words, especially for proper nouns, the first word in a sentence, and titles.

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When do we capitalize the names of months?

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We capitalize the names of months, such as January, February, and March, because they are proper nouns.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or thing, and it is always capitalized.

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Which word should be capitalized in this sentence: 'I love to visit the zoo in summer.'?

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Zoo.

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What is the rule for capitalizing days of the week?

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The names of the days of the week, like Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, are always capitalized.

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Should the word 'doctor' be capitalized in 'I am going to the doctor's office'?

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No, 'doctor' is not capitalized unless it is part of a title or name.

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What is the first word in a sentence?

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The first word in a sentence is always capitalized.

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Which word should be capitalized in this sentence: 'We celebrate christmas every year.'?

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Christmas.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles of books or movies?

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The first word and all major words in the title should be capitalized.

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When do we capitalize the word 'I'?

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The word 'I' is always capitalized when it refers to oneself.