Capitalization

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What is Capitalization?

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

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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 indicate the beginning of a new thought or statement.

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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 organization, and it is always capitalized.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'Michael', 'London', and 'Christmas'.

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What should we capitalize in titles?

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In titles, we capitalize the first word, the last word, and all major words in between.

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What is the correct way to write 'the president'?

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The correct way is 'the President' when referring to a specific president.

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How do we write the abbreviation for the Federal Bureau of Investigation?

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The abbreviation is written as 'FBI'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing days of the week?

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Days of the week are always capitalized, such as 'Monday', 'Tuesday', etc.

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Should 'uncle' be capitalized in 'uncle Raymond'?

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Yes, 'uncle' should be capitalized as 'Uncle' when used as a title before a name.

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What is the correct capitalization for 'british'?

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The correct capitalization is 'British'.