Capitalization Review

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What is capitalization?

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

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When should you capitalize the names of people?

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You should always capitalize the names of people, such as 'John', 'Mrs. Smith', or 'Aunt Janie'.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a person, place, or organization, and it is always capitalized.

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Give an example of a sentence that uses correct capitalization.

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My dog, Max, loves to play fetch.

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When do you capitalize the days of the week?

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You capitalize the days of the week, such as 'Monday', 'Tuesday', etc.

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What is the rule for capitalizing months?

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The names of months, like 'January', 'February', etc., are always capitalized.

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Should the word 'I' be capitalized?

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Yes, the word 'I' is always capitalized.

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What is the correct way to write 'the president'?

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It should be written as 'the President' when referring to a specific president.

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When do you capitalize titles before names?

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You capitalize titles before names, such as 'Dr. Smith' or 'Mrs. Johnson'.

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What is the correct capitalization for 'lake'?

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The word 'lake' is not capitalized unless it is part of a proper noun, like 'Lake Michigan'.