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.

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When should you capitalize the pronoun 'I'?

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You should always capitalize the pronoun 'I' when it stands alone.

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What is the rule for capitalizing the first word in a sentence?

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The first word in a sentence should always be capitalized.

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Do you capitalize the names of people?

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Yes, you always capitalize the names of people.

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What is the correct way to write the title of a book?

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

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Should you capitalize days of the week?

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Yes, you should always capitalize the names of the days of the week.

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Is 'beach' capitalized in the sentence 'My sister and I drove to the beach last week'?

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No, 'beach' is not capitalized because it is a common noun.

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

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It should be 'the President of the United States'.

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Do you capitalize the names of countries?

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Yes, you always capitalize the names of countries.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles of respect?

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Capitalize titles of respect when they are used before a name.