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 in a sentence, and titles.

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When do we capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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We capitalize the first word in a sentence to show that it is the beginning of a new thought.

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Which type of words should always be capitalized?

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Proper nouns, such as names of people, places, and specific things, should always be capitalized.

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Is 'texas' capitalized correctly?

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No, it should be 'Texas'.

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How do you capitalize the name of a holiday?

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The name of a holiday should be capitalized, for example, 'Christmas' and 'Thanksgiving'.

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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 thing, and it is always capitalized.

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Should 'i' be capitalized in a sentence?

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Yes, 'I' should always be capitalized when referring to oneself.

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How do you write the name of a country correctly?

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The name of a country should be capitalized, for example, 'New Zealand'.

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What is the correct way to write 'the grand canyon'?

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It should be written as 'the Grand Canyon'.

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When do we capitalize days of the week?

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We capitalize days of the week, such as 'Monday', 'Tuesday', etc.