Capitalization

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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 proper nouns.

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When do we capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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We capitalize the first word in a sentence to show that it is the beginning of a new thought.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or thing, and it always starts with a capital letter.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'Tom', 'New York', and 'Christmas'.

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Should the days of the week be capitalized?

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Yes, the days of the week should always be capitalized, like 'Monday', 'Tuesday', etc.

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Should the months of the year be capitalized?

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Yes, the months of the year should always be capitalized, like 'January', 'February', etc.

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What is the correct way to write 'the white house'?

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The correct way is 'The White House' because it is a proper noun.

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When do we capitalize titles?

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We capitalize titles when they are used before a person's name, like 'President Lincoln'.

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Is 'i' always capitalized?

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Yes, 'I' is always capitalized when referring to oneself.

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What is the correct way to write 'the grand canyon'?

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The correct way is 'The Grand Canyon' because it is a proper noun.