Capitalization

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What is Capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences, proper nouns, and titles.

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When do we capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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We capitalize the first word in a sentence to show that it is the beginning of a new thought.

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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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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'Tyler Junior College', 'Lilian', and 'Indigo'.

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Should the word 'I' be capitalized?

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Yes, the word 'I' is always capitalized.

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What do we do with the names of days and months?

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The names of days (like Monday) and months (like January) are always capitalized.

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Is 'halloween' a proper noun?

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Yes, 'Halloween' is a proper noun and should be capitalized.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles?

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In titles, the first word and all major words are capitalized.

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Should 'earth' be capitalized when referring to the planet?

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Yes, 'Earth' should be capitalized when referring to the planet.

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What is the correct way to write 'volcano'?

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'Volcano' should be spelled with a lowercase 'v' unless it is at the beginning of a sentence.