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 to indicate the beginning of sentences, proper nouns, and 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 to indicate the start of a new thought or statement.

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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 (e.g., 'John', 'Paris', 'Microsoft').

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles?

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In titles, the first and last words are always capitalized, along with all major words in between, while minor words (like 'and', 'or', 'the') are not capitalized unless they are the first or last word.

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Should the word 'fall' be capitalized when referring to the season?

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No, 'fall' should not be capitalized unless it is part of a title or at the beginning of a sentence.

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What is the correct capitalization for 'the university of notre dame'?

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The correct capitalization is 'The University of Notre Dame'.

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How should 'industrial revolution' be capitalized?

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It should be capitalized as 'Industrial Revolution' when referring to the historical event.

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Is 'Christmas' a proper noun?

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Yes, 'Christmas' is a proper noun and should always be capitalized.

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What is the rule for capitalizing directions like 'north'?

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Directions are only capitalized when they refer to a specific region or area (e.g., 'North America'), but not when used as general directions (e.g., 'I drove north').

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When is it correct to leave a sentence as it is regarding capitalization?

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It is correct to leave a sentence as it is if there are no capitalization errors present.