Capitalization

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the writing of a word with its first letter in uppercase and the remaining letters in lowercase.

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When should you capitalize proper nouns?

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Proper nouns, which name specific people, places, or organizations, should always 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, such as 'Texas' or 'Mrs. Morris'.

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Which of the following is a proper noun: 'city' or 'New York'?

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'New York' is a proper noun.

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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, such as 'Monday', 'Tuesday', etc., should always be capitalized.

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Should the word 'president' be capitalized when used generically?

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No, 'president' should only be capitalized when it is part of a title or used before a name.

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Is 'school' a proper noun?

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No, 'school' is a common noun unless it is part of a specific name, like 'Lincoln High School'.

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When do you capitalize titles of people?

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Capitalize titles when they are used before a name, such as 'Dr. Smith', but not when used generically, like 'the doctor'.

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What is the correct capitalization for 'the president of the united states'?

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The correct form is 'the President of the United States'.

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Should 'italian' be capitalized in 'italian food'?

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Yes, 'Italian' should be capitalized because it refers to a specific nationality.