Capitalization

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of words, typically for proper nouns, the first word of a sentence, and certain other specific cases.

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When should you capitalize the names of places?

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You should capitalize the names of specific places, such as cities, countries, and landmarks (e.g., New York, Canada, Eiffel Tower).

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Should the word 'month' be capitalized in a sentence?

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No, 'month' should not be capitalized unless it is part of a specific month name (e.g., August, January).

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Is 'Thanksgiving' a capitalized word?

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Yes, 'Thanksgiving' is capitalized because it is the name of a specific holiday.

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When do you capitalize the word 'I'?

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The word 'I' is always capitalized when it refers to the speaker.

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Should the word 'science' be capitalized in a sentence?

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No, 'science' should not be capitalized unless it is part of a specific course title (e.g., Science 101).

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a person, place, or organization, and it is always capitalized (e.g., Sarah, London, Microsoft).

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When do you capitalize the first word of a sentence?

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You always capitalize the first word of a sentence.

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Should 'high school' be capitalized?

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No, 'high school' should not be capitalized unless it is part of a specific name (e.g., Lincoln High School).

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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 (e.g., Monday, Tuesday) are always capitalized.