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What is a capital letter?

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A capital letter is a letter that is larger and often used at the beginning of sentences or for proper nouns.

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When should you use a capital letter at the beginning of a sentence?

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You should use a capital letter at the beginning of a sentence to indicate the start of a new thought or statement.

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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 always starts with a capital letter.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'Ayden', 'Northeast', and 'Dr. Stone'.

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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 does not require a capital letter.

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When should you capitalize the names of places?

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You should capitalize the names of specific places, such as 'Northeast' or 'South', but not general terms like 'city' or 'country'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing days of the week?

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The names of the days of the week, such as 'Monday', 'Tuesday', etc., should always be capitalized.

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What is the rule for capitalizing months of the year?

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The names of the months, such as 'January', 'February', etc., should always be capitalized.

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Should the word 'I' be capitalized?

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Yes, the word 'I' is always capitalized when used as a pronoun.

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What is the correct way to write 'the president of the united states'?

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

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