Capitalization

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of words, usually for proper nouns, the first word in a sentence, and titles.

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When should you capitalize the first word of a sentence?

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You should always capitalize the first word of a sentence.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or organization, and it is always capitalized.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'Jack', 'Florida', and 'Kroger'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles?

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In titles, capitalize the first and last words, and all major words in between.

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Which word in the sentence 'We are going to target tonight' needs to be capitalized?

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The word 'Target' needs to be capitalized because it is a proper noun.

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How do you correctly write 'dr. john cook'?

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It should be written as 'Dr. John Cook'.

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What is the correct capitalization for holidays?

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Holidays like 'Thanksgiving' and 'Easter' should always be capitalized.

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What is the correct way to write 'the miraculous journey of Edward Tulane'?

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It should be written as 'The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane'.

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When do you capitalize the names of countries and cities?

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You always capitalize the names of countries and cities, like 'Canada' and 'New York'.