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 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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Which types of nouns should be capitalized?

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

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Should the names of days and months be capitalized?

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Yes, the names of days (e.g., Monday) and months (e.g., January) should be capitalized.

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Is 'uncle' capitalized in 'uncle Raymond'?

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No, 'uncle' should be capitalized as 'Uncle' because it is used as a title before a name.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a particular person, place, or organization, and it is always capitalized.

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Should 'the president' be capitalized?

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Yes, when referring to a specific president, such as 'President Lincoln', it should be capitalized.

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How do you correct the capitalization in 'i love new york'?

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Capitalize 'I' and 'New York' to correct it to 'I love New York'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles?

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

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Should 'internet' be capitalized?

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Yes, 'Internet' should be capitalized as it is a proper noun.