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Is this sentence capitalized correctly? 'this computer is ready to reboot.'
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Is this question capitalized correctly? 'Can you tell me where I can find the room that Organic Chemistry 372 is being held in?'
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Is this sentence capitalized correctly? 'Swiss cheese is a tasty part of many sandwiches.'
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Is this sentence capitalized correctly? 'Neville studied Zoology before becoming a veterinarian.'
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Is this sentence capitalized properly? 'Smoked Gouda cheese has a unique and delicious taste.'
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Is this sentence capitalized correctly? 'my dog has fleas.'
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Is this sentence capitalized correctly? 'My mother is making chicken parmesan for dinner.'
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Is this sentence capitalized correctly? 'The winning recipe of the cook-off is Southwest chicken parmesan.'
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Is this sentence capitalized correctly? 'William stirred the Gumbo over the low flame.'
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Is this sentence capitalized correctly? 'I found this recipe called Grandma Betty's Fried Okra in a copy of that cooking magazine.'
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Is this sentence capitalized correctly? 'For Summer, Kenny drove to Key West.'
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Is this question capitalized correctly? 'would you rather go to the beach or go skiing?'
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Which statement is capitalized correctly?
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Is this sentence capitalized correctly? 'Since the geese are flying north, it must be a sign that spring is on the way.'
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Is this title capitalized correctly? 'We read, "Of Mice And Men."'
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Is this title capitalized correctly? 'Ian enjoyed, "The Once and Future King."'
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Is this sentence capitalized properly? 'Mark made a recipe for grilled cheese sandwiches that used cheddar and bacon.'
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Is this question capitalized correctly? 'Are we there yet?'
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Is the association capitalized properly? 'Oscar received his coaching license through the Nscaa, our country's soccer coaching association.'
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Is this capitalized properly? 'Martha's grandmother had to T-square before calculators were invented.'
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Is this capitalized properly? 'It is illegal to make a u-turn at that intersection.'
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Is this capitalized properly? 'Anthony stood on an I-beam and welded the metal pieces above him.'
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Is this sentence capitalized correctly? 'In some states, social studies classes begin in kindergarten.'
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Is this capitalized properly? 'Doing that during the pledge of allegiance would be considered Un-American.'
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Is this question capitalized correctly? 'do you know the muffin man?'
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Is this capitalized correctly? 'On mondays and tuesdays, our class works in the Geology lab.'
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Is this sentence capitalized properly? 'We have eaten chicken alfredo for three nights in a row.'
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Is this sentence capitalized correctly? 'I once took a class called contemporary authors 684, in which we read 12 books in eight weeks.'
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Should 'white' be capitalized? 'Larry Bird defied the notion that white men can't jump.'
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Is this sentence capitalized correctly? 'We flew to German class after bus arrived late.'
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Is this sentence capitalized correctly? 'During winter, some seeds begin the germination process.'
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Is this sentence capitalized correctly? 'We have been living in the Post-Reagan era.'
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Is this question capitalized correctly? 'The White Rose was a non-violent, intellectual resistance group in Nazi Germany.'
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Study Notes
Capitalization Rules Overview
- Capitalization is essential for proper nouns, the first word of sentences, and titles of works.
- School subjects: Names of subjects are not capitalized, except for languages (e.g., French, Spanish). Course names are capitalized (e.g., Biology 101).
Sentence Correction Examples
- The first word in every sentence must always be capitalized.
- Direct quotes should capitalize the first word within the quotation.
- Common nouns (e.g., chicken parmesan) should not be capitalized unless they are part of a title.
Proper Nouns and Titles
- Names of specific organizations (e.g., NSCAA) and proper nouns should always be capitalized.
- Titles of books and works: Capitalize the first and last word, along with all significant words, but not articles or short conjunctions.
Specific Capitalization Rules
- Days and months should be capitalized (e.g., Monday, January).
- Races, nationalities, languages, and religions are capitalized; generic terms or colors referencing ethnicity are not.
- prefixes like "post-" are not capitalized when used with proper nouns.
Examples of Correct and Incorrect Capitalization
- Correct: "The Dalmatian walked over to me."
- Incorrect: "the dalmation walked over to me."
- Correct: "Swiss cheese is a tasty part of many sandwiches."
- Incorrect: "swiss cheese is a tasty part of many sandwiches."
Unique Cases to Note
- Specific recipe names are capitalized (e.g., "Grandma Betty's Fried Okra") while common dish names are not.
- The term "South" when referring to a region is capitalized; "south" indicating direction is not.
- Seasonal references (e.g., summer, winter) exist in lowercase.
Common Errors
- Sentences missing capitalization at the start.
- Assigning incorrect capitalization to common names or titles.
- Misidentifying when to capitalize items linked to importance or project names.
These rules ensure clarity and consistency in writing, particularly in academic and formal contexts.
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