Capitalization Flashcard

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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 do we capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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We capitalize the first word in a sentence to indicate the beginning of a new thought.

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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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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'Alice', 'Paris', and 'Microsoft'.

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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 are proper nouns and should always be capitalized, e.g., 'Monday', 'Tuesday'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing months of the year?

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The names of the months are proper nouns and should always be capitalized, e.g., 'January', 'February'.

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When do we capitalize titles before names?

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We capitalize titles when they are used before a person's name, e.g., 'President Lincoln'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing the word 'I'?

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The word 'I' is always capitalized, regardless of its position in a sentence.

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What is the rule for capitalizing nationalities?

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Nationalities are proper adjectives and should be capitalized, e.g., 'American', 'British'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing the names of countries?

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The names of countries are proper nouns and should always be capitalized, e.g., 'Canada', 'Mexico'.