capitalization in sentences

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences and for proper nouns.

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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 are proper nouns?

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Proper nouns are specific names of people, places, organizations, or titles that are always capitalized.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'President', 'Lake Shore Park', and 'Ford Ranger'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles of books?

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The main words in the titles of books should be capitalized, while small words like 'and', 'the', and 'in' are usually not.

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Should the names of days and months be capitalized?

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Yes, the names of days (e.g., Monday) and months (e.g., January) should always be capitalized.

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Is 'i' always capitalized in sentences?

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Yes, the pronoun 'I' is always capitalized.

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What is the correct way to write 'july'?

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The correct way to write it is 'July'.

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When do you capitalize the names of organizations?

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You capitalize the names of organizations, such as 'The New York Times' or 'United Airlines'.

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What should you do with the first word in a quote?

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The first word in a quote should be capitalized if it is a complete sentence.