Capitalization

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a person, place, or organization that is always capitalized, such as 'Canada' or 'Disney World.'

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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 that is not capitalized, such as 'camp' or 'city.'

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When should you capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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The first word in a sentence should always be capitalized.

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What is the rule for capitalizing names?

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Names of people should always be capitalized, such as 'Bob' or 'Mrs. Morris.'

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How do you capitalize days of the week?

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Days of the week, like 'Monday' or 'Friday,' should always be capitalized.

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What is the correct way to write 'starbucks'?

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The correct way is 'Starbucks' with a capital 'S'.

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Should the word 'aunt' be capitalized in 'My aunt Lucy'?

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Yes, it should be 'My Aunt Lucy' because 'Aunt' is part of her name.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles?

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Titles before names should be capitalized, such as 'Dr. Smith' or 'President Lincoln.'

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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 the correct capitalization for 'the president'?

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It should be 'the President' when referring to a specific president.