Capitalization Rules

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What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns?

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Proper nouns, which are specific names of people, places, organizations, and sometimes things, should always be capitalized.

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When should the names of books be capitalized?

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The titles of books should be capitalized, including all major words in the title.

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What is the capitalization rule for the names of countries?

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The names of countries should always be capitalized.

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Should the names of seasons be capitalized?

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No, the names of seasons (spring, summer, fall, winter) are not capitalized unless they are part of a title or heading.

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

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

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles before names?

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Titles such as Mr., Mrs., Dr., and Prof. should be capitalized when they precede a person's name.

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Are common nouns capitalized?

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No, common nouns are not capitalized unless they begin a sentence.

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What is the capitalization rule for street names?

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Street names should always be capitalized, including directional indicators (e.g., North, South).

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When should adjectives derived from proper nouns be capitalized?

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Adjectives derived from proper nouns (e.g., American, French) should be capitalized.

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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.