Capitalization & Spelling

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What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns?

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Proper nouns, which name specific people, places, or organizations, should always be capitalized.

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When should the first word of a sentence be capitalized?

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The first word of every sentence should always be capitalized.

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Identify the error in the sentence: 'alix went to the park.'

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The name 'Alix' should be capitalized.

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What is the correct capitalization for the title of a book?

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The title of a book should have the first letter of each major word capitalized.

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How should the names of days and months be capitalized?

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The names of days of the week and months of the year should always be capitalized.

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What is the correct way to write the name of a city and state?

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The name of a city and state should be written with the city capitalized followed by the state capitalized, e.g., 'Miami, Florida'.

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What is the capitalization rule for titles before names?

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Titles such as 'Dr.', 'Mr.', 'Mrs.', and 'Ms.' should be capitalized when used before a person's name.

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How do you capitalize the first word in a quote?

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

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What is the rule for capitalizing the names of organizations?

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The names of organizations should be capitalized, e.g., 'United Nations'.

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When is it appropriate to use lowercase for common nouns?

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Common nouns should be written in lowercase unless they begin a sentence or are part of a title.