Capitalization Review

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences and for proper nouns.

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When should you capitalize the first word of a sentence?

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The first word of a sentence should always be capitalized.

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What are proper nouns?

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Proper nouns are specific names of people, places, organizations, or sometimes things, and they 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 of books, movies, and songs?

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Capitalize the first and last words, and all major words in the title.

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What is the rule for capitalizing days of the week and months?

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Days of the week and months are always capitalized.

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Should you capitalize the word 'I'?

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Yes, the pronoun 'I' is always capitalized.

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When quoting someone, how should you capitalize their words?

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Capitalize the first word of the quote and any proper nouns within it.

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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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Are titles of people capitalized?

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Yes, titles of people are capitalized when they precede a name.