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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.

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When should the first word of a sentence be capitalized?

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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 of books, movies, and songs?

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The titles of books, movies, and songs should be capitalized because they are proper nouns.

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When should days of the week and months be capitalized?

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Days of the week and months should always be capitalized.

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What is the correct way to capitalize a salutation in a letter?

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In a salutation, capitalize the first word and any proper nouns, e.g., 'Dear Uncle John,'.

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What is the correct way to capitalize a holiday name?

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Holiday names should be capitalized, e.g., 'Christmas', 'Thanksgiving'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing geographical names?

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Geographical names, such as countries, cities, and landmarks, should always be capitalized.

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What is a common noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing and is not capitalized.