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 to indicate the beginning of sentences, proper nouns, and 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.

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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.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'Paris', 'Jack', and 'Alabama'.

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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.

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Should days of the week be capitalized?

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Yes, days of the week (e.g., Monday, Tuesday) should always be capitalized.

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Should months of the year be capitalized?

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Yes, months of the year (e.g., January, February) should always be capitalized.

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What is the rule for capitalizing family titles?

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Capitalize family titles when they are used as a proper noun (e.g., 'Dad' when used as a name) but not when used generically (e.g., 'my dad').

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When should you capitalize the names of historical events?

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Names of historical events (e.g., 'The American Civil War') should always be capitalized.

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What is the rule for capitalizing nationalities and languages?

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Nationalities and languages (e.g., 'American', 'Spanish') should always be capitalized.