Capitalization and punctuation

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What is capitalization?

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

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When should you capitalize a person's title?

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You should capitalize a person's title when it is used in place of their name, such as 'Professor' in 'Pardon me, Professor.'

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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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What is the correct way to write abbreviations?

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Abbreviations should be written with capital letters and periods, such as 'E.A.' for Edgar Allan Poe.

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When do you use lowercase letters?

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Lowercase letters are used for common nouns and when a word is not at the beginning of a sentence.

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What is punctuation?

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Punctuation refers to the marks used in writing that help clarify meaning, such as periods, commas, and question marks.

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Why is 'CIA' capitalized?

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'CIA' is an acronym for the Central Intelligence Agency, and acronyms are always capitalized.

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What is the rule for capitalizing days of the week?

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Days of the week are always capitalized, such as 'Monday' or 'Friday.'

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How do you punctuate a list in a sentence?

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Use commas to separate items in a list, and place 'and' before the last item.

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What is the correct way to write the name of a school?

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The name of a school should be capitalized, such as 'High School' when it is part of the official name.