Capitalization Rules

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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 certain other specific cases.

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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 'Alice', 'Mr. Smith', or 'Dr. Johnson'.

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Which words should be capitalized in a sentence?

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The first word of a sentence, proper nouns, days of the week, months, and holidays should be capitalized.

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Is 'march' capitalized in 'I went to Los Angeles last march'?

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No, 'march' should be capitalized as 'March' because it is the name of a month.

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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 'fall' be capitalized in 'I love Fall'?

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No, 'fall' should not be capitalized unless it is part of a specific name, like 'Fall Festival'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing holidays?

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The names of holidays should always be capitalized, such as 'Christmas', 'Thanksgiving', and 'Mother's Day'.

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What is an example of a sentence that uses capitalization correctly?

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'October is my favorite month and Tuesday is my favorite day.'

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What should be capitalized in the sentence 'the zoo is fun'?

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The first word 'The' should be capitalized.

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When do you capitalize the first word of a sentence?

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You always capitalize the first word of a sentence.