Capitalization Review

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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 titles.

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When should you capitalize proper nouns?

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Proper nouns, which name specific people, places, or organizations, should always be capitalized.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'Mickey Mouse', 'Walt Disney', and 'Harry Potter'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing the first word in a sentence?

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The first word of a sentence should always be capitalized.

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How do you capitalize titles of books?

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Capitalize the first and last words of the title, as well as all major words in between.

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Is 'uncle' capitalized in this sentence: 'My uncle is coming over.'?

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No, 'uncle' is not capitalized because it is not used as a proper noun.

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What is the correct capitalization for 'starbucks'?

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The correct capitalization is 'Starbucks'.

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When do you capitalize days of the week?

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Days of the week, such as 'Monday', 'Tuesday', etc., should always be capitalized.

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What is the correct way to write 'last tuesday'?

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The correct way is 'Last Tuesday'.

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Should 'Burger King' be capitalized?

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Yes, 'Burger King' should be capitalized because it is a proper noun.