Capitalization Correctives

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of words, typically for proper nouns, the first word of a sentence, 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, or organizations that are always capitalized, such as 'Fluffy', 'Sunday', or 'Grandma'.

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Should days of the week be capitalized?

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Yes, days of the week, such as 'Monday' or 'Friday', should always be capitalized.

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Should months of the year be capitalized?

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Yes, months of the year, such as 'January' or 'October', should always be capitalized.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles?

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In titles, the first and last words are capitalized, along with all major words in between.

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Is 'i' capitalized when referring to oneself?

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Yes, the pronoun 'I' is always capitalized.

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What is the correct way to write 'cheerios'?

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The correct way is 'Cheerios' because it is a brand name.

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Should the word 'grandma' be capitalized when used in a sentence?

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'Grandma' should be capitalized when used as a proper noun, like 'Grandma Edna', but not when used generically, like 'my grandma'.

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What is the correct capitalization for 'fall'?

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The word 'fall' should not be capitalized unless it is part of a title or at the beginning of a sentence.