Capitalization

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of words, particularly for proper nouns, the first word in a sentence, and certain titles.

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Do state capitals need to be capitalized?

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Yes, state capitals are proper nouns and should always be capitalized.

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Which of the following is capitalized correctly? Today is Monday, March 12Th. / Today is Monday, March 12th. / Today is monday, march 12Th. / today is monday, march 12Th.

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Today is Monday, March 12th.

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Are the names of pets capitalized?

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Yes, the names of pets are considered proper nouns and should be capitalized.

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Are town names capitalized?

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Yes, town names are proper nouns and should be capitalized.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a particular person, place, or organization, and it is always capitalized.

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

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The first word in a sentence should always be capitalized.

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Is 'the president' capitalized when referring to a specific president?

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Yes, when referring to a specific president, such as 'President Lincoln,' it should be capitalized.

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Should days of the week be capitalized?

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Yes, days of the week are proper nouns and should be capitalized.

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Should months of the year be capitalized?

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Yes, months of the year are proper nouns and should be capitalized.