Capitalization & Spelling

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences and for proper nouns.

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When should you capitalize the names of places?

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You should capitalize the names of specific places, such as cities, countries, and landmarks.

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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 organization, and it is always capitalized.

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What is the rule for capitalizing the first word in a sentence?

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The first word of every sentence should always be capitalized.

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What is the difference between 'there', 'their', and 'they're'?

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'There' refers to a place, 'their' shows possession, and 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are'.

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What is a common spelling error?

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A common spelling error is writing 'barly' instead of 'barely'.

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What does it mean to spell a word correctly?

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To spell a word correctly means to arrange the letters in the right order according to standard language rules.

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means to stop a vehicle?

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The correct spelling is 'brake'.

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What is a sentence?

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A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought and contains a subject and a verb.

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What is the importance of proofreading?

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Proofreading helps to catch spelling and capitalization errors before finalizing a written piece.