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 important words in titles.

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When should the first word of a sentence be capitalized?

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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 'New York', 'Sarah', and 'Microsoft'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles?

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In titles, capitalize the first word, the last word, and all major words in between.

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Is 'family' a proper noun?

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No, 'family' is a common noun unless it is part of a specific name, like 'Smith Family'.

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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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What is the correct capitalization for 'the president of the united states'?

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The correct capitalization is 'The President of the United States'.

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True or False: The word 'I' is always capitalized.

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True.

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What is the capitalization rule for acronyms?

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Acronyms should be written in all capital letters (e.g., NASA, FBI).