Capitalization

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What is capitalization in writing?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of words, typically for proper nouns, the first word of a sentence, and certain titles.

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When should you capitalize proper nouns?

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

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

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The first word of a sentence should always be capitalized.

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How should titles of books be capitalized?

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In titles of books, capitalize the first and last words, as well as all major words in between, except for short conjunctions, articles, and prepositions.

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What is the correct way to capitalize the name of a holiday?

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The names of holidays, such as 'Hanukkah' or 'Christmas', should always be capitalized.

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How do you capitalize the names of cities and states?

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The names of cities and states, such as 'Tuscaloosa' and 'Alabama', should always be capitalized.

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What is the correct capitalization for the title of a movie?

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The title of a movie should be capitalized, including all major words, and italicized or underlined.

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When should you capitalize the names of organizations?

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The names of organizations, such as 'United Nations' or 'World Health Organization', should always be capitalized.

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What is the rule for capitalizing days of the week?

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The names of days of the week, such as 'Friday', should always be capitalized.

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How should you capitalize the names of languages?

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The names of languages, such as 'English' or 'Spanish', should always be capitalized.