Capitalization

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What is capitalization?

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

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When should you capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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The first word in a sentence should always be 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 'Canada', 'Disney World', and 'Lucy'.

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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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What is the rule for capitalizing days of the week?

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Days of the week, such as 'Monday' and 'Tuesday', are always capitalized.

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What is the rule for capitalizing months of the year?

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Months of the year, such as 'January' and 'February', 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 rule for capitalizing titles?

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In titles, the first and last words, as well as all major words, should be capitalized.