Capitalization Rules

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of words, especially for proper nouns, the first word of a sentence, and specific titles.

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When should you capitalize the first word of a sentence?

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The first word of every sentence should always be capitalized.

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Which types of words should be capitalized?

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Proper nouns, the first word of a sentence, days of the week, months, and titles.

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Give an example of a proper noun that should be capitalized.

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Examples include 'Los Angeles', 'Shylo', and 'October'.

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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 organization, and it is always capitalized.

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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 months?

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The names of all months should always be capitalized.

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Is 'fall' capitalized when referring to the season?

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

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What is the correct way to write 'the zoo is fun'?

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The correct way is 'The zoo is fun.' with 'The' capitalized.

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When writing a title, how should you capitalize it?

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Capitalize the first and last words, as well as all major words in the title.