Capitalization

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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, and titles.

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When should you capitalize a person's name?

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You should capitalize a person's name because it is a proper noun.

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Which word should be capitalized in the sentence: 'my friend lives in new york'?

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New York should be capitalized because it is a proper noun.

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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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Which of the following should be capitalized: 'the president of the united states'?

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United States should be capitalized because it is a proper noun.

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What is the rule for capitalizing the first word in a sentence?

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The first word in a sentence should always be capitalized.

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Should days of the week be capitalized?

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Yes, days of the week are proper nouns and should be capitalized.

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Which of these is correct: 'i love summer' or 'I love summer'?

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'I love summer' is correct because 'I' is always capitalized.

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What should be capitalized in the title: 'the adventures of tom sawyer'?

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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer should be capitalized because it is a title.

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When do you capitalize the word 'I'?

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The word 'I' is always capitalized when it refers to oneself.