8th English grammar
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- How do you form the possessive form of plural nouns?
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First form the plural; then follow the "s"Rule,e.g.children's BUT
girls' -
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What about brand names? - Capitalize brand name but not the product. e.g., Kraft cheese
- How do you form the possessive of nouns to show ownership?(What is the "S" Rule?)
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Follow the "S"Rule)
If a noun ends in "s", add the apostrophe after the "s",e.g.,James' coat
If the noun doesn't end in "s", add apostrophe "s"('s),e.g.,child's -
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What about school subjects? - Capitalize names of languages, e.g., French and course names followed by numbers, e.g., Algebra I BUT I like social studies better than math.
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What about holy writings? - Capitalize,e.g., the Koran
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What about class names? - Do not capitalize freshmen, sophomores, etc.
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What about titles of books, movies, etc.? -
Capitalize first, last, and important words,e.g., The Little House on the Prairie
(Also, always underline or italicize book titles.) -
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What about titles of persons? - Capitalize when it comes before a name,e.g., Senator Smith, BUT NOT I voted for her for senator.
- Which nouns are hard to identify?
- idea or abstract nouns, e.g., friendship
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What about names of relatives? - Capitalize when used with as person's name (but not when preceded by a possessive pronoun,e.g., Uncle Jim BUT NOT our aunt, Betsy.
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What about nationalities, races, and peoples? - Capitalize. e.g.,Americans,Native Americans, Eskimos, African-Americans
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What about the words: north, south, east, west? -
Capitalize when they name regions of the country (have "the" in front of them) e.g.,the South
Don't capitalize when they tell a direction, e.g., Drive east on Porter Street. - What is a proper noun?
- It names a particular person, place, thing, or idea. e.g.,Stone Ridge School
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What is required for proper nouns? - Capitalization of important words, e.g.,The Library of Congress
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What about planets? -
Capitalize except earth, sun, moon (except when they are given in a list with other astrological bodies.)e.g., Juipiter, Uranus, Earth,
BUT We must take care of the resources on our earth. - What is a noun?
- Name of person, place, thing , or idea
- What is required for proper nouns?
- Capitalization of important words, e.g.,The Library of Congress
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What about holidays and calendar items? -
Capitalize important words in holidays, months, and days of the week. e.g., Fourth of July
Don't capitalize seasons, e.g., This summer was hot.