Capitalization

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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 beginning of sentences, and certain titles.

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When should you capitalize the names of people?

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You should capitalize the names of people, such as 'John', 'Sarah', and titles like 'Grandma Sue'.

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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 organization, and it is always capitalized.

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Should the name of a school be capitalized?

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Yes, the name of a school should be capitalized, e.g., 'Palm Valley Elementary School'.

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When do you capitalize days of the week?

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You capitalize days of the week, such as 'Monday', 'Tuesday', etc.

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What is the rule for capitalizing months?

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The names of months, like 'January', 'February', etc., should always be capitalized.

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Should the title of a book be capitalized?

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Yes, the title of a book should be capitalized, e.g., 'Twilight'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing geographic locations?

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Geographic locations, such as 'Arizona', 'Mount Everest', etc., should be capitalized.

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When should you capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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You should always capitalize the first word in a sentence.

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What is the capitalization rule for organizations?

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The names of organizations, like 'Arizona State University', should be capitalized.