Capitalization Rules

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What is the rule for capitalizing the first word in a sentence?

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The first word of a sentence should always be capitalized.

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When should proper nouns be capitalized?

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Proper nouns, which name specific people, places, or organizations, should always be capitalized.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a particular person, place, or thing, such as 'Barack Obama' or 'New York City'.

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Should the names of days of the week be capitalized?

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Yes, the names of days of the week (e.g., Monday, Tuesday) should always be capitalized.

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Should the names of months be capitalized?

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Yes, the names of months (e.g., January, February) should always be capitalized.

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Is 'summer' capitalized when referring to the season?

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No, 'summer' is not capitalized unless it is part of a title or at the beginning of a sentence.

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What is the correct way to capitalize book titles?

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In book titles, capitalize the first and last words, as well as all major words in between.

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Should the word 'I' be capitalized?

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Yes, the pronoun 'I' is always capitalized.

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When should titles before names be capitalized?

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Titles such as 'Mr.', 'Mrs.', 'Dr.', and 'President' should be capitalized when they precede a name.

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What is the rule for capitalizing the names of organizations?

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The names of organizations (e.g., United Nations, Red Cross) should always be capitalized.