Capitalization Flashcard

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What is a common noun?

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A common noun refers to a general, non-specific person, place, or thing, such as 'city'.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun refers to a specific person, place, or thing and is always capitalized, such as 'Paris'.

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Why do we capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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To indicate the beginning of a new sentence and to follow proper grammar rules.

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What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?

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A common noun is general and non-specific, while a proper noun is specific and always capitalized.

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When should the first word in a sentence be capitalized?

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When it is the beginning of a new sentence.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples include 'dog', 'city', and 'book'.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples include 'Eiffel Tower', 'Monday', and 'John'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing days of the week?

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Days of the week are proper nouns and should always be capitalized, like 'Monday'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing months of the year?

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Months of the year are proper nouns and should always be capitalized, like 'January'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing names of people?

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Names of people are proper nouns and should always be capitalized, like 'Alice'.