Capitalization STAAR Review

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What are proper nouns?

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Proper nouns are specific names of people, places, or organizations that are always capitalized, such as 'Alice', 'Paris', or 'Microsoft'.

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What are common nouns?

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Common nouns are general names for a person, place, or thing and are not capitalized, such as 'city', 'dog', or 'teacher'.

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When should the first word of a sentence be capitalized?

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The first word of every sentence should always be capitalized.

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What is the capitalization rule for titles?

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In titles, important words should be capitalized, including the first and last words, and all major words in between.

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What is an example of a proper noun?

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An example of a proper noun is 'Monday', which is the name of a specific day of the week.

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What is the capitalization rule for days of the week?

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The names of the days of the week are proper nouns and should always be capitalized.

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What is the capitalization rule for months?

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The names of the months are proper nouns and should always be capitalized, such as 'January' or 'December'.

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Should the word 'I' be capitalized?

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Yes, the word 'I' is always capitalized when used as a pronoun.

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What is the capitalization rule for names of people?

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The names of people are proper nouns and should always be capitalized, such as 'John' or 'Sarah'.

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What is the capitalization rule for geographical locations?

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Geographical locations, such as countries, cities, and landmarks, are proper nouns and should always be capitalized.