Capitalization Rules

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences and for specific words.

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When do you capitalize the first word of a sentence?

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You capitalize the first word of a sentence to indicate the start of a new thought.

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Which words should be capitalized in a sentence?

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The first word, names of people, names of places, days of the week, months, and titles.

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Is 'rose' capitalized in the sentence 'rose is at school'?

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No, 'rose' should be capitalized as 'Rose' because it is a name.

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What is the correct way to write the month of October?

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October should always be capitalized.

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How do you write a sentence correctly with capitalization?

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Start with a capital letter, use capital letters for names and places, and end with punctuation.

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What is an example of a correctly capitalized sentence?

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'My best friend is Stevie.' is correctly capitalized.

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What should you do with the name 'carmen' in a sentence?

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You should capitalize it to 'Carmen' because it is a person's name.

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What is the rule for capitalizing days of the week?

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Days of the week, like 'Monday' or 'Friday', should always be capitalized.

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What is the correct capitalization for 'the zoo is fun'?

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The correct capitalization is 'The zoo is fun.'.