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 the first word of a sentence be capitalized?

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The first word of a sentence should always be capitalized.

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What are proper nouns?

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Proper nouns are specific names of people, places, or organizations that are always capitalized.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'Harry', 'London', and 'Microsoft'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing 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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Should titles be capitalized?

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Yes, titles of books, movies, and other works should be capitalized.

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What is the capitalization rule for the word 'I'?

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The word 'I' is always capitalized when used as a pronoun.

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When should you capitalize the names of organizations?

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The names of organizations, such as 'United Nations' or 'Red Cross', should always be capitalized.

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What is the capitalization rule for geographic locations?

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Geographic locations, such as 'Mount Everest' or 'Pacific Ocean', should be capitalized.

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

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The first word in a direct quote should be capitalized if it is a complete sentence.

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