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 certain other specific cases.

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When should you capitalize the first word of a sentence?

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The first word of a sentence should always be capitalized.

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What are proper nouns and how are they capitalized?

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Proper nouns are specific names of people, places, organizations, or sometimes things, and they are always capitalized.

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Is 'cheeseburger' a proper noun? Why or why not?

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No, 'cheeseburger' is not a proper noun; it is a common noun and should not be capitalized unless it starts a sentence.

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What is the correct capitalization for the holiday 'Christmas'?

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The word 'Christmas' is a proper noun and should always be capitalized.

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How should the name of a country, like 'Japan', be written?

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The name of a country, such as 'Japan', should be capitalized as it is a proper noun.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles?

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In titles, capitalize the first and last words, as well as all major words in between, except for short conjunctions, articles, and prepositions.

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When mentioning a family member, like 'mom', when should it be capitalized?

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Capitalize 'Mom' when it is used as a proper noun or in place of a name, but not when used generically.

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What is the correct way to write 'Disney World'?

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'Disney World' is a proper noun and should be capitalized.

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What is the significance of capitalizing 'I' in writing?

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The pronoun 'I' is always capitalized in English, regardless of its position in a sentence.