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Mastering Capitalization: The Key to Polished Writing

Learn the importance of capitalizing the first word in sentences, quotes, letters, and pronouns for clear and professional communication. Practice with examples to improve your writing skills. Assignment from textbook page 240, Exercise 1.

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Mastering Capitalization: The Key to Polished Writing

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  1. Capitalization #1 First Words are Important! We all know that the first word in a sentence is always capitalized. A. Hamaker, C. Godwin

  2. Tip #1 • The first word of a direct quote should begin with a capital. Example: Mom asked, “Do you need help?” Notice: “We are going home,” said Dad, “and then we’ll eat dinner.” (Do you know why the word “and” is not capitalized?) A. Hamaker, C. Godwin

  3. Tip #2 • Capitalize the first word of the opening and closing of a letter. Example: Dear Adam, Yours truly, A. Hamaker, C. Godwin

  4. Tip #3 • Always capitalize the pronoun I. Example: After leaving school, I returned home. A. Hamaker, C. Godwin

  5. PRACTICE • there are two bands that i like. • the teacher announced, “time is up!” • i used “your friend,” to close my letter. A. Hamaker, C. Godwin

  6. ANSWERS • There are two bands that I like. • The teacher announced, “Time is up!” • I used “Your friend,” to close my letter. A. Hamaker, C. Godwin

  7. Assignment Textbook page 240 Exercise 1 #1-5 A. Hamaker, C. Godwin

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