Capitalization in Sentences

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

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The first word of a sentence should always be capitalized.

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What does the acronym MINTS stand for in capitalization rules?

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MINTS stands for Months, I (for I), Names, Titles, and Sentences.

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When should proper nouns be capitalized?

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Proper nouns, which name specific people, places, or organizations, should always be capitalized.

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Is 'can you play outside?' correctly capitalized?

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No, the first word 'can' should be capitalized as 'Can you play outside?'

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What is the correct capitalization for 'liberty, missouri'?

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The correct capitalization is 'Liberty, Missouri'.

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How should holidays be capitalized in a sentence?

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Holidays should always be capitalized, e.g., 'Christmas', 'Thanksgiving'.

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What is the correct way to write 'kim and i like to eat pizza'?

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The correct way is 'Kim and I like to eat pizza.'

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When should the word 'I' be capitalized?

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The word 'I' should always be capitalized when it stands alone.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles?

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The first and last words of a title, as well as all major words, should be capitalized.

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How should the first word of a quote be capitalized?

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The first word of a complete quote should be capitalized.