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When should you capitalize the first letter of a sentence?
You should always capitalize the first letter of a sentence.
What is the basic rule in writing a title?
Capitalize the first and last word.
What is the rule for capitalizing the first-person pronoun "I"?
The first-person pronoun "I" is always capitalized.
Explain when to capitalize the days of the week and months of the year.
Days of the week and months of the year should be capitalized, as they are proper nouns.
(SIMILAR ANSWER IS ACCEPTED)
In the sentence, "we're going to visit the eiffel tower in paris," which words are capitalized, and why?
(NO EXPLANATION NO POINT)
"We're going to visit the Eiffel Tower in Paris."
"Eiffel" and "Paris" are capitalized because they are proper nouns, while the other words are not. We're is also capitalize because it's the basic rule in a sentence.
(SIMILAR ANSWER IS ACCEPTED)
What are some common rules for capitalizing titles of books, movies, and songs?
Titles of books, movies, and songs are typically capitalized.
The basic rule is to capitalize the major words, such as nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs.
Articles (a, an, the), coordinating conjunctions (and, but, for), and prepositions (in, on, at) are usually not capitalized unless they are the first or last word of the title.
Why is it important to capitalize proper nouns, and can you provide examples of proper nouns?
Proper nouns are capitalized because they refer to specific, unique people, places, or things.
Examples of proper nouns may vary
Describe the differences between title case and sentence case in sentence capitalization.
Title case involves capitalizing the first letter of each major word in a title, while sentence case capitalizes only the first word and proper nouns.
(SIMILAR ANSWER IS ACCEPTED)
Can an adjective be capitalize in a sentence? Why? Explain by providing an example.
Yes, only if the adjective is a proper noun used to describe the noun.
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How do you decide whether to capitalize job titles or not?
Job titles are capitalized when they come BEFORE a person's name (e.g., President Smith) but not when they come AFTER (e.g., Jane Smith, the president of the company).
Should the word "Internet" be capitalized? Why or why not?
(IF NO EXPLANATION NO POINT)
"Internet" should typically be capitalized. It is considered a proper noun because it refers to a specific global network.
Should you capitalize the first word of a quotation within a sentence? Why or why not?
Yes, the first word of a quotation within a sentence should be capitalized TO indicate the beginning of a new sentence.
Create a sentence about birthday party event, include the name of the celebrant, venue, and any special guest names.
SAMPLE ANSWER: Mary's Birthday Party at the Hilton Hotel with Professor Smith as the guest of honor
For 30 seconds, create a title with 8 words and write it on the white board.
Answer may vary
Why is it essential to capitalize the names of holidays, and what are some examples of holidays that should be capitalized?
Capitalizing the names of holidays is important because it distinguishes these special occasions from ordinary days.
Give the 3 articles, 7 coordinating conjunctions, and 5 examples of prepositions. Then explain the COMPLETE rules in using these words in a title.
Articles: The, A, & An
Conjunctions: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, & So
Prepositions: answer may vary
These words are always written in a small letter unless it is placed in the 1st and last word of the title.