Capitalization

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of words, typically 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 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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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'John', 'Paris', and 'Microsoft'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles?

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In titles, capitalize the first and last words, as well as all major words in between.

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Should the word 'mom' be capitalized when used in a sentence?

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'Mom' should be capitalized when used as a proper noun, but not when used as a common noun.

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What is the correct capitalization for 'the president of the United States'?

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The correct capitalization is 'the President of the United States'.

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How do you capitalize a quote within a sentence?

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Capitalize the first word of the quote if it is a complete sentence.

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What is the correct way to write 'dr. johnson'?

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The correct way is 'Dr. Johnson'.

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When should you capitalize days of the week?

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Days of the week should always be capitalized, e.g., 'Monday', 'Tuesday'.