Capitalization

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of words, typically for proper nouns, the beginning of sentences, and certain titles.

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When should a word be capitalized?

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A word should be capitalized at the beginning of a sentence, to show authority (e.g., Dr.), and for proper nouns.

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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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What is the correct capitalization for 'the president of the united states'?

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

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How do you capitalize titles of books?

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Capitalize the first and last words of the title, as well as all major words in between.

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Is 'i am malala' correctly capitalized?

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No, it should be 'I Am Malala'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing days of the week?

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Days of the week are always capitalized, e.g., Monday, Tuesday.

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Should 'the great gatsby' be capitalized?

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Yes, it should be 'The Great Gatsby'.

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What is the correct way to write '4th of july'?

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It should be written as '4th of July'.

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When is it appropriate to capitalize job titles?

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Job titles are capitalized when they precede a person's name, e.g., 'President Lincoln'.