Capitalization

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What is capitalization in writing?

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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 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', 'Bob', and 'Dr. Smith'.

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Which type of nouns are always capitalized?

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Proper nouns, which refer to specific names of people, places, organizations, and sometimes events, are always capitalized.

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Should the word 'weekend' be capitalized?

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No, 'weekend' should not be capitalized unless it is part of a title or at the beginning of a sentence.

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How do you capitalize the name of a school?

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You capitalize the full name of a school, such as 'Belleview Elementary School'.

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

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The first word of a sentence should always be capitalized.

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When is it appropriate to capitalize titles before names?

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Titles such as 'Mr.', 'Mrs.', 'Dr.', and 'Professor' should be capitalized when they precede a person's name.

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Should the word 'brenda' be capitalized?

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Yes, 'Brenda' should be capitalized as it is a proper noun.

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What is the capitalization rule for days of the week?

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Days of the week, such as 'Monday', 'Tuesday', etc., should always be capitalized.

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When should you capitalize the names of countries and cities?

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The names of countries and cities, such as 'France' and 'New York', should always be capitalized.