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 letter of a sentence be capitalized?

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The first letter of a sentence should always be capitalized.

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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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How should titles of books, movies, and songs be capitalized?

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In titles, the first and last words, as well as all major words, should be capitalized, while minor words (like 'and', 'the', 'in') are typically not capitalized unless they are the first or last word.

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What is the correct capitalization for days of the week?

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Days of the week should always be capitalized.

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What is the correct capitalization for months of the year?

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Months of the year should always be capitalized.

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How should the word 'holiday' be capitalized in a sentence?

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The word 'holiday' should be lowercase unless it is part of a proper noun or title.

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What punctuation mark should be used at the end of a statement?

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A period (.) should be used at the end of a statement.

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What is the correct way to write 'Disneyland' in a sentence?

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'Disneyland' should be capitalized as it is a proper noun.

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What is the correct capitalization for family names?

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Family names should always be capitalized.