Capitalize Titles and Names of People (02/05)

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What is the rule for capitalizing the names of people?

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Names of people should always be capitalized, such as 'Alice' or 'Mr. Smith.'

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When should the names of places be capitalized?

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Names of places, such as cities, countries, and landmarks, should be capitalized, e.g., 'Paris,' 'Canada,' 'Mount Everest.'

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What is the correct capitalization for the word 'monday'?

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The correct capitalization is 'Monday.' Days of the week are always capitalized.

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How do you capitalize the title of a book?

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Capitalize the first word and all main words in the title, e.g., 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.'

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Which of the following is capitalized correctly: 'the president of the united states'?

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

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What is the rule for capitalizing months of the year?

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All months of the year should be capitalized, e.g., 'January,' 'February,' 'March.'

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What is the correct way to write 'sacramento' in a sentence?

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It should be written as 'Sacramento.' Names of cities are capitalized.

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When do you capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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Always capitalize the first word in a sentence, e.g., 'The dog is barking.'

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What is the correct capitalization for 'the city of los angeles'?

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The correct capitalization is 'the city of Los Angeles.'

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How should you write 'thanksgiving' in a sentence?

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It should be written as 'Thanksgiving.' Holidays are capitalized.