Capitalization Review

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What is capitalization?

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

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When should you capitalize the first word of a sentence?

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The first word of 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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Should the word 'I' be capitalized?

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Yes, the pronoun 'I' is always capitalized.

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When do you capitalize titles?

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Titles of books, movies, and other works are capitalized, especially the first and last words, and all major words in between.

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Is 'the president' capitalized when referring to a specific president?

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Yes, when referring to a specific president, such as 'President Lincoln,' it should be capitalized.

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Should days of the week and months be capitalized?

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Yes, the names of days of the week and months are always capitalized.

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What is the rule for capitalizing geographical names?

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Geographical names, such as countries, cities, and landmarks, are always capitalized.

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When do you capitalize the word 'American'?

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The word 'American' is capitalized when referring to the nationality or culture.

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Should the word 'east' be capitalized when used as a direction?

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No, 'east' should not be capitalized when used as a direction, but it should be capitalized when part of a proper noun, like 'East Coast.'