Capitalization Review

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the writing of a word with its first letter in uppercase and the remaining letters in lowercase. It is used for proper nouns, the first word of a sentence, and certain titles.

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When should you capitalize the first word of a sentence?

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The first word of a sentence should always be capitalized.

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What are proper nouns?

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Proper nouns are specific names of people, places, organizations, or sometimes things, and they are always capitalized.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'William Zinsser', 'Annapolis Star', and 'Potomac River'.

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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 (e.g., Monday, Tuesday, Saturday) are always capitalized.

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Should the word 'American' be capitalized?

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Yes, 'American' is a proper adjective and should be capitalized.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles?

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In titles, the first and last words are capitalized, along with all major words in between.

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Is the word 'educator' capitalized in this sentence: 'He is an educator'?

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No, 'educator' is a common noun and should not be capitalized unless it starts a sentence.

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When should you not capitalize a word?

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Do not capitalize common nouns, adjectives, or verbs unless they are at the beginning of a sentence or part of a title.

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What is the correct capitalization for 'smithsonian institution'?

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The correct capitalization is 'Smithsonian Institution'.