Capitalization

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences, proper nouns, and certain other words.

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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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Should the names of people be capitalized?

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Yes, the names of people are proper nouns and should be capitalized.

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Is 'i' capitalized when referring to oneself?

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No, 'I' should always be capitalized when referring to oneself.

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Should the titles of books and movies be capitalized?

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Yes, the titles of books and movies should be capitalized.

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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, and it is always capitalized.

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Should days of the week be capitalized?

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Yes, the names of days of the week should be capitalized.

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Is 'east' capitalized when referring to a direction?

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No, 'east' is not capitalized when used as a direction, but it is capitalized when used as part of a proper noun, like 'East Coast'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles before names?

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Titles such as 'Mr.', 'Mrs.', 'Dr.', etc., should be capitalized when used before a person's name.

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Should the word 'the' be capitalized in a title?

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'The' should be capitalized in a title only if it is the first word.