Capitalization

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What is Capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of words.

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When do we capitalize the first letter of a sentence?

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We capitalize the first letter of a sentence to show that it is the beginning of a new thought.

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What is a Proper Noun?

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A Proper Noun is the name of a specific person, place, or thing, and it always starts with a capital letter.

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Give an example of a Proper Noun.

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Examples of Proper Nouns: 'Tom', 'London', 'Christmas'.

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What should be capitalized in a title?

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The important words in a title should be capitalized.

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Which word should be capitalized in this sentence: 'the president of the united states'?

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'The President of the United States'.

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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 are Proper Nouns and should always be capitalized.

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What is the correct way to write 'the eiffel tower'?

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The correct way is 'The Eiffel Tower'.

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What do we capitalize in a letter's greeting?

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We capitalize the first word and any names in the greeting.

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What is the correct way to write 'my friend sarah'?

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The correct way is 'My friend Sarah'.