Mastering Capitalization Rules

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles of respect?

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Titles of respect, such as 'Doctor' or 'President', should be capitalized when they precede a person's name.

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How should the names of specific places be capitalized?

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Names of specific places, like 'Grand Canyon' or 'Central Park', should always be capitalized.

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

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The first word of a sentence should always be capitalized.

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When should the word 'fall' be capitalized?

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The word 'fall' should be capitalized when it is part of a proper noun or title, such as 'Fall Semester'.

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What is the correct way to write 'the president of the united states'?

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It should be written as 'The President of the United States'.

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How do you capitalize the name of a building?

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The name of a building should be capitalized, e.g., 'Empire State Building'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing days of the week?

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Days of the week, such as 'Monday' or 'Friday', should always be capitalized.

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Should the word 'internet' be capitalized?

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Yes, 'Internet' should be capitalized as it is a proper noun.

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What is the capitalization rule for months?

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Names of months, like 'January' or 'February', should always be capitalized.

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How should titles of books be capitalized?

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In titles of books, the first and last words, as well as all major words, should be capitalized.