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. It is used for proper nouns, the beginning of sentences, and certain titles.

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When should you capitalize the names of people?

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You should capitalize the names of people, such as 'Jennifer', 'Ms. Smith', or 'Dr. Brown'.

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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 word 'summer' be capitalized?

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The word 'summer' should only be capitalized when it is part of a specific title or event, such as 'Summer Olympics'.

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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. Minor words like 'and', 'the', and 'in' are not capitalized unless they are the first or last word.

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When do you capitalize the names of places?

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You capitalize the names of specific places, such as 'Goodyear Library', 'Grand Canyon', or 'New York City'.

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What is the correct way to write 'northern arizona University'?

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The correct way is 'Northern Arizona University'.

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Should the word 'library' be capitalized in the sentence 'I want to go to the library'?

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No, 'library' should not be capitalized in this sentence because it is a common noun.

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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', and 'Wednesday', should always be capitalized.

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When should you capitalize the first word of a sentence?

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You should always capitalize the first word of a sentence.