Use Correct Capitalization - 4th Grade Writing
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What capitalization rule applies to the pronoun that refers to yourself?
What capitalization rule applies to the pronoun that refers to yourself?
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Capitalize the pronoun "I" every time. "I" is always uppercase as a standalone pronoun.
Capitalize the pronoun "I" every time. "I" is always uppercase as a standalone pronoun.
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What should you capitalize in a letter greeting: "dear aunt maria,"?
What should you capitalize in a letter greeting: "dear aunt maria,"?
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Capitalize the first word and the name: "Dear Aunt Maria,". Greetings start sentences; names are proper nouns.
Capitalize the first word and the name: "Dear Aunt Maria,". Greetings start sentences; names are proper nouns.
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What capitalization rule applies to titles of people when used with a name (for example, Dr. Lee)?
What capitalization rule applies to titles of people when used with a name (for example, Dr. Lee)?
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Capitalize titles when they come before a name (Dr. Lee, President Ortiz). Titles become part of the proper name when used directly.
Capitalize titles when they come before a name (Dr. Lee, President Ortiz). Titles become part of the proper name when used directly.
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What capitalization rule applies to family words like "mom" or "grandpa" when used as names?
What capitalization rule applies to family words like "mom" or "grandpa" when used as names?
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Capitalize family words when used as names ("Hi, Mom"), not as common nouns. When replacing a name, family words act as proper nouns.
Capitalize family words when used as names ("Hi, Mom"), not as common nouns. When replacing a name, family words act as proper nouns.
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Find and correct the capitalization error: "My favorite month is october."
Find and correct the capitalization error: "My favorite month is october."
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Correct: "My favorite month is October.". "October" is a month name, which is a proper noun.
Correct: "My favorite month is October.". "October" is a month name, which is a proper noun.
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Find and correct the capitalization error: "I have math on monday."
Find and correct the capitalization error: "I have math on monday."
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Correct: "I have math on Monday.". "Monday" is a day of the week, requiring capitalization.
Correct: "I have math on Monday.". "Monday" is a day of the week, requiring capitalization.
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Find and correct the capitalization error: "We celebrate thanksgiving in November."
Find and correct the capitalization error: "We celebrate thanksgiving in November."
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Correct: "We celebrate Thanksgiving in November.". "Thanksgiving" is a holiday name, a proper noun.
Correct: "We celebrate Thanksgiving in November.". "Thanksgiving" is a holiday name, a proper noun.
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Find and correct the capitalization error: "My cousin lives in texas."
Find and correct the capitalization error: "My cousin lives in texas."
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Correct: "My cousin lives in Texas.". "Texas" is a state name, which is a proper noun.
Correct: "My cousin lives in Texas.". "Texas" is a state name, which is a proper noun.
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Find and correct the capitalization error: "She speaks french at home."
Find and correct the capitalization error: "She speaks french at home."
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Correct: "She speaks French at home.". "French" is a language name, requiring capitalization.
Correct: "She speaks French at home.". "French" is a language name, requiring capitalization.
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What is the capitalization rule for oceans, seas, rivers, lakes, and mountains?
What is the capitalization rule for oceans, seas, rivers, lakes, and mountains?
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Capitalize names of bodies of water and mountains. Natural features with specific names are proper nouns.
Capitalize names of bodies of water and mountains. Natural features with specific names are proper nouns.
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What is the capitalization rule for the pronoun "I" in any sentence?
What is the capitalization rule for the pronoun "I" in any sentence?
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Always capitalize "I". The pronoun "I" is unique in always being capitalized.
Always capitalize "I". The pronoun "I" is unique in always being capitalized.
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What is the capitalization rule for the first word of every sentence?
What is the capitalization rule for the first word of every sentence?
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Capitalize the first word of every sentence. This basic rule ensures clear sentence boundaries.
Capitalize the first word of every sentence. This basic rule ensures clear sentence boundaries.
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What is the capitalization rule for holidays (for example, Thanksgiving)?
What is the capitalization rule for holidays (for example, Thanksgiving)?
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Capitalize the names of holidays. Holidays are specific named events requiring capitals.
Capitalize the names of holidays. Holidays are specific named events requiring capitals.
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What is the capitalization rule for days of the week and months of the year?
What is the capitalization rule for days of the week and months of the year?
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Capitalize days of the week and months. These time periods are proper nouns.
Capitalize days of the week and months. These time periods are proper nouns.
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What is the capitalization rule for a person’s name (a proper noun)?
What is the capitalization rule for a person’s name (a proper noun)?
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Capitalize the person’s name. Proper nouns identify specific people and require capitals.
Capitalize the person’s name. Proper nouns identify specific people and require capitals.
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What is the capitalization rule for cities, states, countries, and continents?
What is the capitalization rule for cities, states, countries, and continents?
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Capitalize names of places and locations. Geographic proper nouns identify specific places.
Capitalize names of places and locations. Geographic proper nouns identify specific places.
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What is the capitalization rule for schools and organizations (for example, Lincoln Elementary)?
What is the capitalization rule for schools and organizations (for example, Lincoln Elementary)?
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Capitalize the official names of schools and organizations. Official names distinguish specific institutions.
Capitalize the official names of schools and organizations. Official names distinguish specific institutions.
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What is the capitalization rule for titles of people when used with a name (for example, Dr. Lee)?
What is the capitalization rule for titles of people when used with a name (for example, Dr. Lee)?
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Capitalize a title when it comes before a name. Titles become part of the proper name when used directly.
Capitalize a title when it comes before a name. Titles become part of the proper name when used directly.
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What is the capitalization rule for family words like mom and dad when used as names?
What is the capitalization rule for family words like mom and dad when used as names?
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Capitalize them when used as a name (Mom, Dad). Family terms replace names when used in direct address.
Capitalize them when used as a name (Mom, Dad). Family terms replace names when used in direct address.
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What is the capitalization rule for directions like north and west when they are not part of a place name?
What is the capitalization rule for directions like north and west when they are not part of a place name?
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Do not capitalize directions used as general directions. Simple compass directions aren't proper nouns.
Do not capitalize directions used as general directions. Simple compass directions aren't proper nouns.
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