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 first word of a sentence, and 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 to indicate the beginning of a new thought.

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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 (e.g., John, Paris, Microsoft).

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Should the names of days and months be capitalized?

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Yes, the names of days (e.g., Monday) and months (e.g., January) are proper nouns and should be capitalized.

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Is 'i' capitalized when used as a pronoun?

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Yes, the pronoun '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 are always capitalized, as well as all major words in between.

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Correct the sentence: 'my name is john.'

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The correct sentence is 'My name is John.'

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Correct the sentence: 'i want to go to the grand canyon in december.'

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The correct sentence is 'I want to go to the Grand Canyon in December.'

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What is the correct way to write 'the president of the united states'?

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The correct way is 'the President of the United States.'

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When should you capitalize the names of organizations?

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The names of organizations (e.g., Red Cross, United Nations) should always be capitalized as they are proper nouns.