Capitalization Rules

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of words, usually for proper nouns, the first word in a sentence, and certain other specific cases.

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When should you capitalize the first word of a sentence?

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You should always capitalize the first word of a sentence.

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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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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'New York', 'Sarah', and 'Microsoft'.

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Should the days of the week be capitalized?

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Yes, the days of the week (Monday, Tuesday, etc.) should always be capitalized.

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Should the months of the year be capitalized?

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Yes, the months of the year (January, February, etc.) should always be capitalized.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles?

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In titles, capitalize the first and last words, and all major words in between.

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Is 'I' always capitalized?

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Yes, the pronoun 'I' is always capitalized.

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What is the capitalization rule for quotes?

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The first word of a direct quote should be capitalized if it is a complete sentence.

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Should the names of countries be capitalized?

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Yes, the names of countries (like 'Canada' or 'France') should always be capitalized.