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 start of sentences, and specific titles.

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What does the acronym MINTS stand for in capitalization rules?

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MINTS stands for: M - Months, I - I, N - Names, T - Titles, S - Start of sentences.

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When should you capitalize the word 'I'?

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The word 'I' should always be capitalized when referring to oneself.

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Which of the following is a proper noun that should be capitalized: 'city' or 'New York'?

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'New York' is a proper noun and should be capitalized.

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What is an example of a title that should be capitalized?

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Examples include 'The Great Gatsby', 'Harry Potter', and 'Dr. Smith'.

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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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Is 'the atlanta zoo has lions' correctly capitalized?

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No, it should be 'The Atlanta Zoo has lions.'

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What type of words are always capitalized in titles?

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The first and last words, as well as all major words (nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs) in the title.

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When writing a date, which part should be capitalized?

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The name of the month should be capitalized, e.g., 'January 1st'.

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What is the capitalization rule for days of the week?

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Days of the week should always be capitalized, e.g., 'Monday', 'Tuesday'.