Capitalization

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of words, usually for proper nouns, the first word in a sentence, and titles.

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When should you capitalize the names of people?

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You should always capitalize the names of people, such as 'Alice', 'Mr. Smith', or 'Dr. Jones'.

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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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Which word should be capitalized in this sentence: 'the president of the united states'?

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'United States' should be capitalized.

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What is the rule for capitalizing days of the week?

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The names of the days of the week, such as 'Monday', 'Tuesday', etc., should always be capitalized.

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Should the word 'i' be capitalized in a sentence?

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Yes, the word 'I' should always be capitalized when it refers to oneself.

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What is the correct capitalization for the title of a book: 'the adventures of tom sawyer'?

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The correct capitalization is 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer'.

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When do you capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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You always capitalize the first word in a sentence.

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What is the rule for capitalizing countries?

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The names of countries, such as 'France', 'Canada', and 'Japan', should always be capitalized.

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Should the word 'holiday' be capitalized in 'my favorite holiday is christmas'?

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Yes, 'Christmas' should be capitalized.