Capitalization

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of words, particularly for proper nouns, the first word of a sentence, and important words in 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 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 words are typically capitalized in titles?

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In titles, the first and last words, as well as all important words, should be capitalized.

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

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Days of the week and months are always capitalized.

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Should you capitalize the names of countries and nationalities?

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Yes, the names of countries and nationalities are always capitalized.

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What is an acronym?

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An acronym is a word formed from the initial letters of a series of words, and it is typically written in all capital letters.

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Is it correct to capitalize all letters in an acronym?

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Yes, it is correct to capitalize all letters in an acronym.

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What is the capitalization rule for addresses?

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In addresses, capitalize the names of streets, cities, and states, but not the words like 'road' or 'street' unless they are part of a proper noun.

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What is the correct way to write 'united states of america'?

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The correct way is 'United States of America'.