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 first word of a sentence, and certain 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.

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What are proper nouns?

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Proper nouns are specific names of people, places, organizations, or sometimes things, and they are always capitalized.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'Titanic', 'Nebraska', and 'Thanksgiving'.

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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', 'Tuesday', etc., are always capitalized.

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Should the word 'I' be capitalized?

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Yes, the pronoun 'I' is always capitalized.

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What is the capitalization rule for titles of books and movies?

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In titles of books and movies, the first and last words are capitalized, along with all major words in between.

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When do you capitalize the names of organizations?

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The names of organizations, such as 'Cornhuskers', should always be capitalized.

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What is the capitalization rule for holidays?

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Holidays, such as 'Christmas' and 'Thanksgiving', are always capitalized.

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Should the word 'thanksgiving' be capitalized when referring to the holiday?

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Yes, 'Thanksgiving' should be capitalized when referring to the holiday.