Grammar Flashcard

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the practice of writing the first letter of a word in uppercase, especially for proper nouns, the beginning of sentences, and titles.

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When should you capitalize the first letter of a name?

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You should capitalize the first letter of a person's first and last name.

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Should you capitalize the first letter of a place?

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Yes, the first letter of a place name should be capitalized.

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Is it correct to capitalize the first letter of a holiday?

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Yes, the first letter of a holiday name should be capitalized.

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When is it NOT correct to capitalize a word in a sentence?

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It is not correct to capitalize a word in the middle of a sentence unless it is a proper noun.

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Which of the following is a correct sentence? 'What are you going to be for Halloween?'

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This sentence is correct because 'Halloween' is a proper noun and is capitalized.

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What is the correct way to write 'school' in a sentence?

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The word 'school' should be in lowercase unless it is part of a proper noun, like 'School of Arts'.

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Identify the error: 'Neal is, going to the assembly today.'

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The error is the comma after 'is'; it should be removed.

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What is the correct punctuation for a statement?

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A statement should end with a period.

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How do you write the name 'Sara' in a sentence?

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The name 'Sara' should be capitalized as it is a proper noun.