Capitalization

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences and for proper nouns.

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When do we capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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We capitalize the first word in 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 organization, 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 include 'Atlanta', 'Kim', and 'Monday'.

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What should you capitalize in a title?

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In a title, you should capitalize the first word and all major words.

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Is 'i' capitalized when referring to yourself?

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Yes, 'I' is always capitalized when referring to yourself.

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What is the correct way to write 'the atlanta zoo'?

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The correct way is 'The Atlanta Zoo'.

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How do you write 'kim and i' correctly?

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It should be written as 'Kim and I'.

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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, like 'Monday' and 'Friday', are always capitalized.

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Should 'the cat played with the yarn' be capitalized?

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Yes, it should be 'The cat played with the yarn'.