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Capitalization homework
What gets capitalized? … continued
The names of specific places including general geographical areas are also capitalized.
Chicago, Illinois
Sudbury, Ontario
South Nashville
Door County
The Northwest
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South, north, east and west are directions. They do not need to be capitalized.
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The first letter of a sentence is always capitalized.
Correct the sentences below.
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My Mother called my aunt Sally last Thursday.
I decided to move to the East side of Dauphin.
Harry lives on the northeast corner of jensen street.
I wanted to move Southwest; the weather is warmer there.
Anita is taking an accounting class at Assinibonne community College.
The prime minister of canada is Stephen Harper.
The announcer just told us that the president of the United States is about to start his speech.
The Chicago Cubs are coming to winnipeg this November.
You need to drive to the southwest area then drive north to Bixby.
The united nations includes representatives from several countries; germany is one of them.
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Other uses of Capital Letters …
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Titles of persons when used with their names
Names that show family relationships (We called her, Mother George.)
Specific school courses
Languages, nationalities,
Locations
Historical times and events
Opening and closing of letters
"My mother saw that." Mother is not capitalized in this sentence. Relationship names are not
capitalized when followed by "my" or another possessive word like: our, his, hers ect…
My husband's mother is coming to visit. We call her, Mother George!
The vice president came to visit. His name is Vice President Carl.
I loved living in the South, even though I came from the North.
July 3rd is the date of Canada Day. July 4th in the United States is called Independence
Day.
Dear Sir:
Hi how are ya!
Sincerely yours,