Capitalization

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What is Capitalization?

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

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When do we capitalize the letter 'i'?

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We capitalize 'i' when it is by itself or at the beginning of a sentence.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or thing, 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 'Tom', 'New York', and 'Christmas'.

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What should the first word of a sentence be?

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The first word of a sentence should always be capitalized.

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How do we capitalize titles?

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In titles, we capitalize the first word and all important words.

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Which of the following is capitalized correctly? 'dr. Johnson' or 'Dr. Johnson'?

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'Dr. Johnson' is capitalized correctly.

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What is the rule for capitalizing days of the week?

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The names of the days of the week are always capitalized, like 'Monday'.

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When should you capitalize the names of places?

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You should capitalize the names of specific places, like 'Grand Canyon'.

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What is the correct capitalization for 'the president'?

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'The President' should be capitalized when referring to a specific president.