Capitalization

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the writing of a word with its first letter in uppercase and the remaining letters in lowercase.

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When should proper nouns be capitalized?

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Proper nouns, which name specific people, places, or organizations, should always be capitalized.

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Should the word 'Christmas' be capitalized?

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Yes, 'Christmas' is a proper noun and should be capitalized.

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Are seasons like 'summer' and 'winter' capitalized?

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No, seasons are common nouns and should not be capitalized.

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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, such as 'city' or 'dog'.

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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, such as 'New York' or 'Sarah'.

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Should languages be capitalized?

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Yes, names of languages, like 'English' and 'Spanish', should be capitalized.

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Is 'mom' capitalized when used in a sentence?

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No, 'mom' is a common noun and should not be capitalized unless it is used as a name.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles?

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The first and last words of a title, as well as all major words, should be capitalized.

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Should the word 'school' be capitalized in 'I go to school'?

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No, 'school' is a common noun in this context and should not be capitalized.