Capitalization Rules

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles?

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In titles, only the first word, the last word, and all major words should be capitalized. Minor words (like 'and', 'the', 'in') are not capitalized unless they are the first or last word.

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Should the names of seasons be capitalized?

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No, the names of seasons (spring, summer, fall, winter) are not capitalized unless they are part of a title or at the beginning of a sentence.

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What word should be capitalized in the sentence: 'I yelled for aunt Jackie when I got lost in the mall.'?

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Aunt (because it is a title used before a name).

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What word should be capitalized in the sentence: 'William ate carl's lunch at school today because he was very hungry.'?

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Carl's (because it is a proper noun).

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What word should be capitalized in the sentence: 'For social studies, we watched a documentary about the vietnam war.'?

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Vietnam War (because it is a proper noun and the name of a specific event).

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When do you capitalize the word 'I'?

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The word 'I' is always capitalized when referring to oneself.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or organization and is always capitalized.

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What is a common noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing and is not capitalized.

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Should the word 'doctor' be capitalized in the sentence: 'I visited the doctor yesterday.'?

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No, 'doctor' is a common noun and should not be capitalized.

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Should the word 'January' be capitalized?

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Yes, 'January' is a proper noun as it is the name of a specific month.