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 titles.

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When should the pronoun 'I' be capitalized?

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The pronoun 'I' should always be capitalized when it stands alone or is used in a sentence.

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Which types of words should be capitalized?

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Proper nouns, the first word of a sentence, and titles of books, movies, and songs should be capitalized.

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Is 'September' capitalized?

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Yes, 'September' is capitalized because it is the name of a month.

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Should the word 'school' be capitalized in 'Ellis School'?

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Yes, 'School' is capitalized because it is part of a proper noun.

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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 is always capitalized.

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Is 'bob' correctly capitalized in 'bob is going to meet Jane.'?

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No, 'bob' should be capitalized as 'Bob' because it is a proper noun.

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When is it correct to use all capital letters?

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All capital letters are typically used for emphasis or in titles, but should be avoided in regular sentences.

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What is the rule for capitalizing countries?

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The names of countries should always be capitalized, such as 'Sudan'.

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Should 'orange juice' be capitalized?

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No, 'orange juice' is not a proper noun and should not be capitalized.