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 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., 'Mom', 'August', 'General Powell').

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Should the word 'mom' be capitalized when used in a sentence?

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Yes, 'Mom' should be capitalized when it is used as a proper noun or when directly addressing someone.

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Is 'august' capitalized in the sentence 'We start school in the month of august'?

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No, 'August' should be capitalized as it is the name of a month.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles?

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In titles, capitalize the first and last words, as well as all major words (nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs).

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When quoting someone, how should you capitalize the first word of the quote?

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The first word of a direct quote should be capitalized if it is a complete sentence.

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What is the correct capitalization for 'general' in 'general Powell'?

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'General' should be capitalized as it is a title preceding a proper noun.

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How do you capitalize days of the week?

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Days of the week (e.g., Monday, Tuesday) are always capitalized.

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Should 'the nation' be capitalized in 'General Powell told the nation'?

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No, 'the nation' should not be capitalized unless it is part of a specific title.