Capitalization

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What is Capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of words.

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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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Which types of words are always capitalized?

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Names of people, places, and specific things are always capitalized.

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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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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'Sarah', 'Paris', and 'Disneyland'.

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What is a common noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing and is not capitalized.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples of common nouns include 'city', 'dog', and 'teacher'.

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How do we capitalize titles of books or movies?

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In titles, we capitalize the first word and all important words.

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

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The correct way is 'the President of the United States'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing days of the week?

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The names of the days of the week are always capitalized.