Capital Letters: Explanation and Study Guide

What are Capital Letters?

Capital letters, also known as uppercase letters, are the larger form of a letter in the alphabet. They are used to start sentences, proper nouns, and for emphasis.

When to Use Capital Letters

Capital letters are used in the following situations:

• To start a sentence.
• For proper nouns (names of people, places, and things).
• For the pronoun "I".
• For the first letter of a title or heading.
• To emphasize or highlight a word.

Study Guide

Here are some practice exercises to help you understand and use capital letters:

Exercise 1: Sentence Starters

Rewrite the following sentences with the appropriate capitalization:

1. the sun is shining brightly.
2. we went to the park yesterday.
3. my favorite color is blue.

Exercise 2: Proper Nouns

Identify the proper nouns in the following sentences and capitalize them:

1. i live in new york city.
2. my dog's name is max.
3. we visited the eiffel tower in paris.

Exercise 3: Titles and Headings

Capitalize the appropriate words in the following titles:

1. the adventures of tom sawyer
2. learning about the solar system
3. my favorite book: charlotte's web

Remember to always use capital letters in the right situations to improve your writing and communication skills!

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