Capitalization Review

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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, 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 'John', 'Paris', and 'Microsoft'.

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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 rule for capitalizing titles?

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

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Is 'father' capitalized when used in a sentence?

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'Father' is only capitalized when used as a proper noun, such as in 'Father Christmas'.

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When do you capitalize the word 'Earth'?

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Capitalize 'Earth' when it refers to the planet, but not when used in a general sense (e.g., 'the earth beneath our feet').

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What is the capitalization rule for the word 'I'?

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

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Should you capitalize the names of languages?

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Yes, the names of languages (e.g., English, Spanish) should always be capitalized.