Capitalization Month/Days/Holidays

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of words, particularly for proper nouns, the first word of a sentence, and certain 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 to indicate the beginning of a new thought.

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Which days of the week should be capitalized?

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All days of the week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday) should be capitalized.

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Which months of the year should be capitalized?

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All months of the year (January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December) should be capitalized.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a person, place, or organization, and it is always capitalized (e.g., Sarah, Paris, Microsoft).

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What is the rule for capitalizing holidays?

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The names of holidays (e.g., Christmas, Thanksgiving, Independence Day) should always be capitalized.

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What is the correct way to write 'the president of the united states'?

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The correct way is 'the President of the United States' because 'President' and 'United States' are proper nouns.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles?

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Capitalize the main words in titles of books, articles, and songs, but do not capitalize short conjunctions, articles, or prepositions unless they start the title.

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What is the importance of capitalization in writing?

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Capitalization helps to clarify meaning, indicate proper nouns, and signal the beginning of sentences, making writing easier to read.

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What should you do if a sentence starts with a number?

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If a sentence starts with a number, you should write the number in words (e.g., 'Twenty students attended the class').