Capitalization Rules

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

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The first word of each sentence should always be capitalized.

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Which sentence is correct: 'rose is at school' or 'Rose is at school'?

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'Rose is at school' is correct because 'Rose' is a proper noun.

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What should you do with the names of people in a sentence?

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You should capitalize the names of people.

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Provide an example of a sentence that correctly capitalizes a person's name.

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My best friend is Stevie.

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What is the rule for capitalizing names of specific places?

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The names of specific places should be capitalized.

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Which sentence is correct: 'I went to super shoes to buy new shoes' or 'I went to Super Shoes to buy new shoes'?

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'I went to Super Shoes to buy new shoes' is correct because 'Super Shoes' is a specific place.

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

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The main words in titles of books, movies, and songs should be capitalized.

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In the sentence 'the zoo is fun', what word should be capitalized?

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The word 'The' should be capitalized.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a person, place, or organization, and it is always capitalized.

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What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing, while a proper noun is a specific name and is capitalized.