Capitalization

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What is capitalization?

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

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When should you capitalize the first word of a sentence?

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The first word of a sentence should always be capitalized.

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What are proper nouns?

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Proper nouns are specific names of people, places, organizations, or sometimes things, and they are always capitalized.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'New York', 'Sarah', and 'Microsoft'.

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Should the names of languages be capitalized?

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Yes, the names of languages should always be capitalized, such as 'Spanish' and 'French'.

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How should titles of books be capitalized?

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

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Is 'city' in 'New York City' capitalized?

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Yes, 'City' is capitalized because it is part of the proper noun 'New York City'.

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What is the correct way to write 'the red badge of courage'?

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The correct way is 'The Red Badge of Courage'.

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When writing a sentence, how do you treat the names of days and months?

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The names of days and months should always be capitalized, such as 'Monday' and 'January'.

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Should you capitalize the word 'coach' when it refers to a specific person?

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Yes, when 'Coach' is used as a title before a name, it should be capitalized, e.g., 'Coach Robert'.