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.

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When should the first letter of a sentence be capitalized?

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The first letter of a sentence should always be capitalized.

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Which words should be capitalized in a title?

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The first and last words, as well as all major words (nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs) should be capitalized.

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Should the names of countries be capitalized?

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Yes, the names of countries should always be capitalized.

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Is 'mom' capitalized when used in a sentence?

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'Mom' should be capitalized only when used as a proper noun or in place of a name.

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What is the correct capitalization for 'the grand canyon'?

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The correct capitalization is 'the Grand Canyon'.

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How do you capitalize the days of the week?

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The days of the week (Monday, Tuesday, etc.) should always be capitalized.

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Should 'school' be capitalized in 'I go to school'?

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No, 'school' should not be capitalized unless it is part of a specific name (e.g., 'Lincoln High School').

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What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns?

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Proper nouns, which name specific people, places, or organizations, should always be capitalized.

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When is 'I' capitalized?

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The pronoun 'I' is always capitalized.