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 titles.

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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 days and months be capitalized?

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Yes, the names of days (e.g., Monday) and months (e.g., January) should always be capitalized.

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Is 'German' capitalized in 'German culture'?

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Yes, 'German' is capitalized because it is a proper adjective derived from a proper noun.

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How do you capitalize titles of books?

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In titles of books, capitalize the first and last words, as well as all major words in between.

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Should 'Interstate 10' be capitalized?

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Yes, 'Interstate 10' should be capitalized because it is the name of a specific highway.

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What is the rule for capitalizing the word 'General' in dialogue?

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'General' should be capitalized when it is used as a title before a person's name or in direct address.

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When do you capitalize the word 'dad'?

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'Dad' is capitalized when it is used as a proper noun or in place of a name, but not when used generically.

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What is the correct way to write 'the lord of the rings'?

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The correct way is 'The Lord of the Rings' with 'Lord' capitalized as it is part of the title.