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 titles.

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When do you capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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You always capitalize the first word in a sentence.

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Which of the following is a proper noun?

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New Zealand is a proper noun and should be capitalized.

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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 it is always capitalized.

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Should you capitalize the names of days of the week?

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Yes, the names of days of the week (Monday, Tuesday, etc.) should be capitalized.

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Is 'the united states of america' capitalized correctly?

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No, it should be 'The United States of America'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles?

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

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Should you capitalize the word 'I'?

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Yes, the pronoun 'I' is always capitalized.

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Is 'mrs. morris' capitalized correctly?

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No, it should be 'Mrs. Morris'.

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What do you do with the first word in a quote?

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Capitalize the first word in a quote if it is a complete sentence.