MINTS (Capitalization Rules) Version 1

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What does MINTS stand for in capitalization rules?

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MINTS stands for: M - Months, I - I, N - Names, T - Titles, S - Start of sentences.

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Which words should be capitalized in the sentence: 'in september the leaves turn red and orange.'?

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In, September.

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When should a word be capitalized?

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A word should be capitalized at the beginning of a sentence, for important words in a title, and for proper nouns.

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What capitalization rule is not being followed in the sentence: 'We are reading poems by emily dickinson.'?

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Proper Nouns: names of people and pets.

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When writing about yourself, which word should you use?

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I.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a particular person, place, or thing, and it is always capitalized.

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What is the rule for capitalizing the first word in a sentence?

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The first word in every sentence should always be capitalized.

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How do you capitalize titles of books and movies?

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Capitalize the first and last words, and all important words in the title.

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What is the capitalization rule for days of the week?

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Days of the week should always be capitalized.

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What is the capitalization rule for months of the year?

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Months of the year should always be capitalized.