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 certain other specific cases.

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When should you capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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You should always capitalize the first word in a sentence.

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What does the 'M' in MINTS stand for?

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The 'M' in MINTS stands for Months and Holidays.

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What does the 'I' in MINTS stand for?

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The 'I' in MINTS stands for the word 'I'.

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Which types of words are always capitalized?

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Proper nouns, the first word of a sentence, and titles of people.

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Is 'tuesday' capitalized?

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No, 'Tuesday' should be capitalized because it is a day of the week.

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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 organization, and it is always capitalized.

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Should you capitalize the names of countries?

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Yes, the names of countries should always be capitalized.

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What is an example of a sentence that uses capitalization correctly?

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Tom's birthday is on Tuesday.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles?

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Capitalize the first and last words of a title, as well as all major words in between.