Capitalization

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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. It is used for proper nouns, the beginning of sentences, and certain 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 to indicate the beginning of a new thought or statement.

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What are proper nouns?

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Proper nouns are specific names of people, places, organizations, or sometimes things, and they are always capitalized (e.g., 'New Zealand', 'Ms. Megan').

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Which of the following is a proper noun?

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'Australia' is a proper noun and should be capitalized.

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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 (e.g., 'The Great Gatsby').

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Should days of the week be capitalized?

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Yes, days of the week (e.g., 'Monday', 'Tuesday') are proper nouns and should be capitalized.

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What is the correct way to capitalize 'epic games'?

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The correct capitalization is 'Epic Games'.

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When do you capitalize the word 'I'?

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The word 'I' is always capitalized when used as a pronoun.

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What is the correct capitalization for holidays?

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Holidays should be capitalized (e.g., 'Christmas', 'Halloween').

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How do you capitalize the names of languages?

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Names of languages should always be capitalized (e.g., 'French', 'German').