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 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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Should the names of subjects like 'math' and 'science' be capitalized?

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No, unless they are part of a specific course title, such as 'Math 101' or 'Biology 202'.

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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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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples include 'Paris', 'Mrs. Smith', and 'Starbucks'.

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What is the correct capitalization for days of the week?

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Days of the week should always be capitalized, e.g., 'Monday', 'Tuesday'.

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Should titles of books and movies be capitalized?

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Yes, the main words in titles of books and movies should be capitalized.

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What is the correct way to write 'the president of the united states'?

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It should be written as 'the President of the United States'.

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When do you capitalize the word 'I'?

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The word 'I' is always capitalized when referring to oneself.

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What is the rule for capitalizing the names of organizations?

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The names of organizations should always be capitalized, e.g., 'United Nations'.