Capitalization Rules

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What is capitalization?

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

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When should you capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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You should 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 'Sarah', 'Paris', or 'Microsoft'.

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Should the names of days be capitalized?

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Yes, the names of days (Monday, Tuesday, etc.) should always be capitalized.

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Should the names of months be capitalized?

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Yes, the names of months (January, February, etc.) should always be capitalized.

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Is 'the zoo' a proper noun?

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No, 'the zoo' is a common noun and should not be capitalized unless it is part of a specific name.

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Which of the following is correct: 'i love summer' or 'I love summer'?

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'I love summer' is correct because 'I' is always capitalized.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles?

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Capitalize the first and last words of a title, as well as all major words in between.

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Should you capitalize the word 'earth' when referring to the planet?

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Yes, 'Earth' should be capitalized when referring to the planet.

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

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Mrs. Green’s birthday is in October.