Capitalization Rules

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

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Always begin every sentence with a capital letter.

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What does MINTS stand for in capitalization rules?

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MINTS stands for: Months, I, Names of specific places, people, cities, states, and countries, Titles, and Start of all sentences.

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Are holidays capitalized?

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Yes, holidays are always capitalized.

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Which of the following is correctly capitalized: 'the lion king' or 'The Lion King'?

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'The Lion King' is correctly capitalized.

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What is the capitalization rule for titles of books and movies?

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Capitalize the main words in the title, such as nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs.

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Should the names of countries and states be capitalized?

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Yes, the names of countries and states are always capitalized.

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What is the capitalization rule for days of the week?

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Days of the week are always capitalized.

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Is it correct to capitalize the word 'I'?

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Yes, the word 'I' is always capitalized.

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What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns?

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

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Should the word 'school' be capitalized in 'I go to school'?

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No, 'school' should not be capitalized unless it is part of a specific name, like 'Lincoln High School'.