Capitalization

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences, proper nouns, and certain other words.

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When should you capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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The first word in a sentence should always be capitalized.

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Which days of the week should be capitalized?

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The names of the days of the week (e.g., Monday, Tuesday) should always be capitalized.

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Should the word 'mom' be capitalized when used in a sentence?

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The word 'mom' should be lowercase unless it is used as a proper noun or in place of a name.

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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 'New York', 'Sarah', and 'Microsoft'.

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Should the names of countries be capitalized?

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Yes, the names of countries (e.g., Canada, Brazil) should always be capitalized.

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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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Is 'February' capitalized?

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Yes, 'February' is capitalized because it is the name of a month.

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What is the correct way to write 'sunday' in a sentence?

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The correct way is 'Sunday' with a capital 'S'.