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.

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When do you capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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You 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.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'Bob', 'Paris', and 'Microsoft'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles?

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

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Should you capitalize the word 'I'?

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Yes, the word 'I' is always capitalized.

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What is the capitalization rule for days of the week?

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Days of the week are proper nouns and should always be capitalized.

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Is 'the president' capitalized when referring to a specific president?

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Yes, when referring to a specific president, such as 'President Lincoln', it should be capitalized.

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What is the capitalization rule for months?

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Months are proper nouns and should always be capitalized.

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When should you not capitalize a word?

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Do not capitalize common nouns unless they start a sentence or are part of a title.