Capitalization

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the writing of a word with its first letter in uppercase and the remaining letters in lowercase. It is used for proper nouns, the beginning of sentences, and certain titles.

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When should you capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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The first word in 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 'Molly', 'Paris', and 'Dr. Smith'.

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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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Should the word 'I' be capitalized?

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Yes, the pronoun 'I' is always capitalized.

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What is the rule for capitalizing days of the week?

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Days of the week are proper nouns and should always be capitalized, e.g., 'Monday', 'Tuesday'.

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Should the names of months be capitalized?

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Yes, the names of months are proper nouns and should be capitalized, e.g., 'January', 'February'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing countries and nationalities?

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Names of countries and nationalities are proper nouns and should always be capitalized, e.g., 'France', 'French'.

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When should 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 revolves around the sun'.