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 first word of a sentence, 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. For example, 'Lake Tahoe' and 'Arizona'.

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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, and it is always capitalized. Examples include 'John', 'Paris', and 'NASA'.

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Should the word 'summer' be capitalized?

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The word 'summer' should only be capitalized when it is part of a specific title or name, such as 'Summer Olympics'. Otherwise, it is not capitalized.

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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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When do you capitalize the word 'I'?

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The word 'I' is always capitalized when it is used as a pronoun.

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Should the word 'library' be capitalized in 'the library'?

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No, 'library' should not be capitalized unless it is part of a specific name, such as 'Goodyear Library'.

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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 in between. Minor words like 'and', 'the', and 'in' are not capitalized unless they are the first or last word.

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When should you capitalize the first word of a sentence?

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The first word of every sentence should always be capitalized.

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What is the correct capitalization for 'arizona republic'?

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The correct capitalization is 'Arizona Republic'.