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. It is used for proper nouns, the beginning of sentences, and certain titles.

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When should you capitalize the names of places?

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You should capitalize the names of specific places, such as cities, countries, and landmarks, because they are proper nouns.

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

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New York is a proper noun and should be capitalized.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles before names?

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Titles such as Mr., Mrs., Dr., and Prof. should be capitalized when they precede a person's name.

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Should the word 'I' be capitalized?

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Yes, the word 'I' is always capitalized in English.

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Is 'intensive language arts' capitalized correctly?

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No, it should be 'Intensive Language Arts' because it is the name of a specific class.

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

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The names of days of the week and months are always capitalized.

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When do you capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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You always capitalize the first word of a sentence.

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Should acronyms be capitalized?

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Yes, acronyms are always capitalized, such as NASA, NBA, and U.S.A.