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Capitalization #1

Capitalization #1. First Words are Important!. We all know that the first word in a sentence is always capitalized. Tip #1. The first word of a direct quote should begin with a capital. Example: Mom asked, “Do you need help?”

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Capitalization #1

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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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