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 important words in titles.

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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 are proper nouns?

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Proper nouns are specific names of people, places, or organizations that are always capitalized, like 'New York' or 'Sarah'.

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Which of the following is a proper noun?

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Texas is a proper noun.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles?

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

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Is 'the president' a proper noun?

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No, 'the president' is a common noun unless it is used with a specific name, like 'President Lincoln'.

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Do you capitalize days of the week?

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Yes, days of the week are proper nouns and should be capitalized.

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Should 'united states' be capitalized?

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Yes, it should be 'United States'.

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What is an example of a sentence that uses capitalization correctly?

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'My friend lives in New Zealand.' is correct.

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When should you capitalize the names of countries?

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You should always capitalize the names of countries.