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 words, typically for proper nouns, the first word of a sentence, and titles.

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When should you capitalize the names of countries?

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You should always 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 you capitalize the names of people?

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The names of people, such as 'Bob' and 'Bill', should always be capitalized as they are proper nouns.

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

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In titles, capitalize the first and last words, as well as all major words in between, e.g., 'The Secret Life of Pets'.

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When is it appropriate to capitalize days of the week?

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Days of the week, such as 'Monday' or 'Friday', should always be capitalized as they are proper nouns.

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What is the rule for capitalizing months?

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The names of months, such as 'December' or 'January', should always be capitalized.

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Should you capitalize the word 'Christmas'?

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Yes, 'Christmas' should be capitalized as it is a proper noun referring to a holiday.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles of people?

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Titles of people, such as 'President' or 'Doctor', should be capitalized when used as part of a name.

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When should you not capitalize a word?

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Do not capitalize common nouns unless they begin a sentence or are part of a title.