Capital Letters

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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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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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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a particular person, place, or organization, such as 'Jennifer', 'Texas', or 'Santa Maria Public Library'.

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How should the names of countries and states be capitalized?

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The names of countries and states should always be capitalized, such as 'California' and 'Texas'.

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What is the capitalization rule for titles of people?

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Titles of people should be capitalized when they precede a name, such as 'Doctor Smith'.

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Should the names of days of the week and months be capitalized?

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Yes, the names of days of the week and months should always be capitalized, such as 'Monday' and 'January'.

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

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

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How should the names of organizations and institutions be capitalized?

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The names of organizations and institutions should be capitalized, such as 'Albertson's' and 'Harvard University'.

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

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The first word of a direct quote should be capitalized if it is a complete sentence.

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When should adjectives derived from proper nouns be capitalized?

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Adjectives derived from proper nouns should be capitalized, such as 'American' in 'American culture'.