Capitalization

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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 do you capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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You capitalize the first word in a sentence to indicate the beginning of a new thought or statement.

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Which type of words are always capitalized?

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Proper nouns, such as names of people, places, and specific organizations, are always capitalized.

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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, such as 'Brenda', 'California', or 'United Nations'.

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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, such as 'city', 'dog', or 'teacher'.

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Should the word 'I' be capitalized?

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Yes, the word 'I' is always capitalized when it refers to oneself.

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How do you capitalize titles?

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

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Is 'the president' capitalized?

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'The president' is only capitalized when it refers to a specific person, like 'President Biden'.

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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, such as 'Monday', 'Tuesday', etc., are always capitalized.

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Should 'earth' be capitalized?

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'Earth' is capitalized when referring to the planet, but not when used in a general sense, like 'the earth revolves around the sun'.