Capitalization

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What are proper nouns?

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Proper nouns are specific names of people, places, or organizations that are always capitalized.

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Should the first word of a sentence be capitalized?

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Yes, the first word of a sentence should always be capitalized.

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How do you capitalize titles of books, movies, and songs?

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You capitalize the first and last words, as well as all major words in the title.

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Is 'New Zealand' capitalized correctly?

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Yes, 'New Zealand' is a proper noun and is capitalized correctly.

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What is the rule for capitalizing days of the week?

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Days of the week are proper nouns and should always be capitalized.

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When should you capitalize the word 'I'?

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The word 'I' is always capitalized when referring to oneself.

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What is the correct way to write 'the president of the united states'?

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The correct way is 'the President of the United States'.

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Are titles of people capitalized?

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Yes, titles of people are capitalized when they precede a name.

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Should 'frankfurt' be capitalized in 'frankfurt, kentucky'?

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Yes, it should be 'Frankfurt, Kentucky'.

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What is a common mistake in capitalization?

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A common mistake is not capitalizing proper nouns.