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 the pronoun 'I' be capitalized?

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The pronoun 'I' should always be capitalized when it stands alone or is used in a sentence.

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

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The first word of a sentence should always be capitalized.

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How should titles of books, movies, and songs be capitalized?

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In titles, the first and last words, as well as all major words (nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs), should be capitalized.

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What is the capitalization rule for days of the week and months?

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Days of the week and months are always capitalized.

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Should the word 'grand canyon' be capitalized?

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

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What is the capitalization rule for acronyms?

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Acronyms should be written in all capital letters.

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When should adjectives derived from proper nouns be capitalized?

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Adjectives derived from proper nouns should be capitalized, such as 'American' in 'American culture'.

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What is the capitalization rule for nationalities and languages?

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Nationalities and languages should always be capitalized.