Capitalization

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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 of a sentence, and titles.

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When should you capitalize the first word of a sentence?

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You should always capitalize the first word of a sentence.

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Which types of words are typically capitalized?

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Proper nouns, the first word of a sentence, days of the week, months, and titles.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or organization, and it is always capitalized.

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Is 'uncle' capitalized in 'Uncle John'?

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Yes, 'Uncle' is capitalized because it is used as a title before a person's name.

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How do you capitalize titles of books?

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

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Which is correct: 'the Fault in Our Stars' or 'The Fault in Our Stars'?

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'The Fault in Our Stars' is correct because 'The' is capitalized as the first word.

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Should 'Spanish' be capitalized?

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Yes, 'Spanish' should be capitalized because it is a proper noun referring to a language.

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What is incorrect about 'Bob drove North'?

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'North' should not be capitalized unless it is part of a specific name or title.

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When do you capitalize the word 'mayor'?

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Capitalize 'mayor' when it is used as a title before a person's name, like 'Mayor Cana'.

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