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 sentences, proper nouns, and certain other words to indicate importance or to follow grammatical rules.

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When should you capitalize the names of countries?

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You should capitalize the names of countries, such as 'Mexico', as they are proper nouns.

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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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How should the names of specific places, like restaurants, be capitalized?

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The names of specific places, such as 'Burger King', should be capitalized as they are proper nouns.

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What is the correct way to write a person's name in a sentence?

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A person's name should be capitalized, for example, 'Bob and Bill are best friends'.

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Is the phrase 'my dog is name Amos Lloyd' correctly capitalized?

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No, it should be 'My dog's name is Amos Lloyd.' The first word and the proper noun should be capitalized.

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How do you correctly capitalize a pet's name in a sentence?

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A pet's name, such as 'Cuddles', should be capitalized as it is a proper noun.

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What is the general rule for capitalizing titles of people?

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Titles of people should be capitalized when they precede a name, such as 'President Lincoln', but not when they are used generically, like 'the president'.

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When should days of the week and months be capitalized?

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Days of the week and months should always be capitalized, such as 'Monday' and 'January'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing 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.