Capitalization

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What is the capitalization rule for the first word in a sentence?

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The first word in a sentence should always be capitalized.

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How many words should be capitalized in the sentence: 'That same night, my mother told my father, "i'm taking phillip back to norfolk."'?

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3 words: 'I', 'Phillip', and 'Norfolk'.

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What is a proper adjective?

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A proper adjective is an adjective derived from a proper noun and is always capitalized, such as 'Chinese' in 'Chinese sailors'.

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When should titles be capitalized?

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Titles should be capitalized when they precede a name, such as 'President Obama'.

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What is the capitalization rule for direct quotations?

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The first word in a direct quotation should be capitalized.

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What is the capitalization rule for days of the week?

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Days of the week should always be capitalized, such as 'Monday', 'Tuesday', etc.

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What is the capitalization rule for months?

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Months should always be capitalized, such as 'January', 'February', etc.

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When should nationalities be capitalized?

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Nationalities should be capitalized when used as adjectives, such as 'American', 'French', etc.

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What is the capitalization rule for the pronoun 'I'?

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The pronoun 'I' is always capitalized, regardless of its position in a sentence.

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What is the capitalization rule for names of specific places?

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Names of specific places, such as cities, countries, and landmarks, should always be capitalized.