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 for proper nouns, the first word of a sentence, and certain 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 is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a particular person, place, or organization, and it is always capitalized.

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Which of the following is a proper noun: 'city' or 'New York'?

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'New York' is a proper noun and should be capitalized.

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How do you capitalize titles of books, movies, and songs?

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In titles, capitalize the first and last words, as well as all major words in between (e.g., 'The Secret Life of Pets').

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What is the rule for capitalizing days of the week?

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Days of the week are proper nouns and should always be capitalized (e.g., 'Monday').

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Should you capitalize the word 'I'?

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Yes, the pronoun 'I' is always capitalized.

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What is the correct capitalization for 'uncle' in 'uncle Raymond'?

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'Uncle' should be capitalized when used as a title before a name (e.g., 'Uncle Raymond').

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How do you capitalize months of the year?

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Months of the year are proper nouns and should always be capitalized (e.g., 'December').

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What is the correct capitalization for 'the president' when referring to a specific president?

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When referring to a specific president, capitalize it as 'the President'.