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8/20/2019 T Eng101 Comparison Caps WhoWhom Homophones SP15

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Eng 101 SS15Capitalization

Who/Whom

Homophones


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Capitalization

Names of specific people

Tucker, Lola, the Joneses

family, boy, girl, sister, cousin

*capitalize mom, dad, gram, etc. when

it replaces their name

Hi, Mom! Welcome home, Dad. My father and my mother are busy. Could

your mom or dad drive us home from

the bar?


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Capitalization

Days of the week, months, and

holidays, but not seasons

Monday, December, Passover, Easter

autumn, fall, spring, winter, summer


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Capitalization Ranks and titles, but only when used right

before a particular person’s nameThis is Doctor Smith. This is Aunt Anne, and that

man is General Bradshaw.

That man is my doctor. That woman is my aunt,and that man is a general in the army.

*the word president is only capitalized when itcomes before the president’s name

President Washington had wooden teeth.

The president, George Washington, had woodenteeth.


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Capitalization

geographic areas such as cities, states,

countries, counties, rivers, oceans,

streets, parks, etc.

North Dakota, Ohio River, Atlantic Ocean

The ocean is deep. The mountains are

high.


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Capitalization

regions of the United States but not

directions

I was born in the Midwest, but I grew up

in the North.

I live on the north side of the river.

I live in the Northside.


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Capitalization

Historical periods

the Renaissance, World War II, the Middle

Ages, the Civil War

It was a long war. We live in an age of

computers.


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Capitalization

religions, nationalities, races of people

Christians, Jews, Asians

There are many churches, temples, and

mosques in our city, and they are

attended by people of different races.


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Capitalization languages, countries, and adjectives

related to those countries

Denmark, Danish art, German exchange

student

french fries, venetian blinds, brussels sprouts,roman numerals

*Are roman numerals just used in Rome? Arefrench fries unique to France? Don’t use acap unless you need it!


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Capitalization

various names for God and the names

of sacred books

God, Jehovah, Allah, Bible, Koran

There were many gods and goddesses in

ancient myths.


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Capitalization

specific school courses but not

general subjects

I’m taking Algebra 101 and History of

China.

I’m taking algebra and history. I am

majoring in psychology.


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Capitalization names of specific schools, businesses,

buildings, organizations, brand names,etc.

Apple Computer, Phillips Middle School, theUniversity of Vermont

Chevrolet Camaro, Nintendo, Cheerios,

Nestle’s Crunch

I want a new computer. That building is amiddle school. I plan to attend a university.


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Capitalization

first, last, and all important words in

titles of movies, books, chapters, and

articles

*ignore a, an, the, but, and, for, or, nor,

to, as, & all prepositions

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,

“Tar Heels Beat Duke 102 – 96,” Diaryof a Wimpy Kid


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Who VS Whom


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Who vs. Whom

I love you. Subject is the person doing something

I am performing the love; therefore I am the

subject

Object is having something done to them

You are the object of my affection


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Who vs. Whom

Use who when referring to the subject of aclause

Who loves you?

I think it was Thomas Jefferson who was the

third president of the United States.

Use whom when referring to the object of a

clause

Whom do you love? Mrs. Dimwit consulted an astrologer whom she

met in Seattle. (She met him in Seattle.)


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Who vs. Whom

He/Him trick

Him and whom both end with the letter m

When trying to choose between who or whom, ask

if the answer to the question would be he or him

Who (or whom) do you love? Answer is I love him, so whom is correct

Who (or whom) broke his heart?

Answer is She broke his heart, so who is correct


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Who vs. Whom Practice1. Joe is the chef (who/whom) cooked that fabulous stir

fry.

Who

2. (Who/Whom) is that for?

Whom

3. Joyce is the girl (who/whom) got the job.

Who4. I decided to vote for (whoever/whomever) called me

first.

Whoever

5. Into the dark apartment walked David, (who/whom) we nearly killed with surprise when everyone shouted“Happy Birthday” and jumped from behind thefurniture.

Whom


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Who vs. Whom Extra Practice

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Watch the homophones...There/their/they’reToo/to/two

Your/you’re


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For Wednesday...

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