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 word of a sentence be capitalized?

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The first word of a sentence should always be capitalized.

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What are proper nouns?

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Proper nouns are specific names of people, places, or organizations that are always capitalized.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'Paris', 'Shakespeare', and 'Eiffel Tower'.

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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.

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When should days of the week and months be capitalized?

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Days of the week and months are always capitalized.

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What is the capitalization rule for nationalities and languages?

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Nationalities and languages are always capitalized.

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How should the names of historical events be capitalized?

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Names of historical events should be capitalized, such as 'American Civil War'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing direct quotations?

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The first word of a direct quotation should be capitalized if it is a complete sentence.

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

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Capitalize the main words in the titles of books, movies, and songs.