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 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 include 'Tim', 'June', and 'London'.

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Should days of the week be capitalized?

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Yes, the names of the days of the week, like 'Monday' and 'Saturday', should always be capitalized.

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Should months of the year be capitalized?

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Yes, the names of the months, like 'January' and 'June', should always be capitalized.

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What is the correct way to write 'how many mondays are in june?'

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The correct way is 'How many Mondays are in June?'

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What is the correct way to write 'tim plays football on saturday'?

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The correct way is 'Tim plays football on Saturday.'

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What is the correct way to write 'dr findley's class is the best'?

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The correct way is 'Dr. Findley's class is the best!'

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What is the correct way to write 'tom's birthday is on tuesday'?

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The correct way is 'Tom's birthday is on Tuesday.'