Review on 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. It is used for proper nouns, the first word of a sentence, and certain titles.

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When do you capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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You always capitalize the first word in a sentence.

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Which of the following is a proper noun?

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Titanic is a proper noun and should be capitalized.

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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 names of countries be capitalized?

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Yes, the names of countries should always be capitalized.

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How do you capitalize titles?

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In titles, capitalize the first and last words, as well as all major words in between.

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Is 'river' capitalized in 'Mississippi River'?

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Yes, 'River' is capitalized because it is part of the proper noun 'Mississippi River'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing days of the week?

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The names of the days of the week are always capitalized.

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Should languages be capitalized?

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Yes, the names of languages should always be capitalized.

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What is the correct capitalization for 'japanese'?

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The correct capitalization is 'Japanese'.