Capitalization

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What is Capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of words, typically for proper nouns, the first word of a sentence, and certain titles.

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When should you capitalize the first word of a sentence?

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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, organizations, or sometimes things, and they are always capitalized.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'Tom', 'New York', and 'Microsoft'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing days of the week?

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Days of the week are proper nouns and should always be capitalized, e.g., 'Monday', 'Tuesday'.

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Should the word 'spring' be capitalized in the sentence: 'This year, spring started on March 19.'?

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No, 'spring' should not be capitalized because it is not a proper noun in this context.

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How do you capitalize titles of people?

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Titles of people are capitalized when they precede a name, e.g., 'Mayor Tom', but not when they follow a name, e.g., 'Tom is the mayor.'

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What is the correct capitalization for 'the president of the United States'?

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The correct capitalization is 'the President of the United States'.

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When should you capitalize the names of countries and nationalities?

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Names of countries and nationalities should always be capitalized, e.g., 'Canada', 'Canadian'.

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Is 'grandpa' capitalized in the sentence: 'I want to go home, grandpa'?

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No, 'grandpa' is not capitalized unless it is used as a proper noun, e.g., 'Grandpa Joe'.