Capitalization

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences, proper nouns, and certain other words.

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When should you capitalize the first letter of a word in a sentence?

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You should capitalize the first letter of the first word in a sentence.

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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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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'Texas', 'Mrs. Morris', and 'Starbucks'.

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What is a common noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing and is not capitalized.

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When do you capitalize the pronoun 'I'?

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The pronoun 'I' is always capitalized, regardless of its position in a sentence.

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Which of the following should be capitalized: 'president' or 'President'?

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'President' should be capitalized when it refers to a specific person, such as 'President Lincoln'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing days of the week?

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Days of the week, such as 'Monday', 'Tuesday', etc., are always capitalized.

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Is 'school' a proper noun?

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No, 'school' is a common noun and should not be capitalized unless it is part of a specific name, like 'Lincoln High School'.

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What is the correct capitalization for 'king arthur'?

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The correct capitalization is 'King Arthur'.