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What is capitalization in writing?

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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 the first word of a sentence be capitalized?

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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 'Paris', 'John', and 'Microsoft'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles?

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In titles, capitalize the first and last words, as well as all major words in between.

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Should the word 'I' be capitalized?

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Yes, the word 'I' is always capitalized in English.

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What is the capitalization rule for days of the week and months?

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Days of the week and months are always capitalized, e.g., 'Monday', 'January'.

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How do you capitalize a compound noun?

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In a compound noun, capitalize the first letter of each word if it is a proper noun, e.g., 'United States'.

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What is the capitalization rule for nationalities and languages?

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Nationalities and languages are always capitalized, e.g., 'Canadian', 'English'.

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Should the word 'gothic' be capitalized in the context of architecture?

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Yes, 'Gothic' should be capitalized when referring to the specific style of architecture.

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