capitalization

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the writing of a word with its first letter in uppercase and the remaining letters in lowercase.

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Should the names of the four seasons be capitalized?

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No, the names of the four seasons (spring, summer, fall, winter) are not capitalized unless they are part of a title.

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Which words should be capitalized in the sentence: 'I did all my christmas shopping at Walmart's this weekend.'?

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Christmas and Walmart's should be capitalized.

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Is 'pneumonia' correctly capitalized in the sentence: 'If you don't wear a coat in the winter, you risk getting Pneumonia.'?

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No, 'pneumonia' should not be capitalized.

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Should months be capitalized?

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Yes, the names of months (January, February, etc.) should always be capitalized.

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Should languages be capitalized?

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Yes, the names of languages (English, Spanish, etc.) should be capitalized.

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What is an example of a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name of a person, place, or organization, such as 'Sarah', 'Paris', or 'Microsoft'.

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When should titles be capitalized?

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Titles of books, movies, and songs should be capitalized, such as 'The Great Gatsby' or 'Frozen'.

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Are days of the week capitalized?

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Yes, the names of the days of the week (Monday, Tuesday, etc.) should be capitalized.

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

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The first word of every sentence should always be capitalized.