8th Grade Capitalization

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English
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8th - 12th Grade
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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. It is used for proper nouns, the beginning of sentences, and certain titles.
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When should you capitalize the first word in a sentence?
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The first word in a sentence should always be capitalized.
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What is a proper noun?
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A proper noun is a specific name for a particular person, place, or organization, and it is always capitalized (e.g., 'Julian', 'Canada', 'Beyonce').
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What is the rule for capitalizing titles?
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In titles, capitalize the first and last words, as well as all major words in between (e.g., 'The Great Gatsby').
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Which of the following is a proper noun? 'city', 'January', 'dog'
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'January' is a proper noun and should be capitalized.
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What is the correct capitalization for 'the president'?
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'The President' should be capitalized when referring to a specific president (e.g., 'The President of the United States').
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When do you capitalize days of the week?
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Days of the week (e.g., 'Monday', 'Tuesday') are always capitalized.
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What is the rule for capitalizing names of countries?
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Names of countries (e.g., 'Canada', 'Mexico') are always capitalized.
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Should 'i' be capitalized in a sentence?
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Yes, 'I' should always be capitalized when referring to oneself.
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What is the correct capitalization for 'uncle' in 'Uncle Raymond'?
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'Uncle' should be capitalized because it is used as a title before a name.
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