Review on Capitalization

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What is capitalization?

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

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When should you capitalize the names of places?

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You should capitalize the names of specific places, such as cities, countries, and landmarks, e.g., 'New York City', 'France', 'Grand Canyon'.

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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, e.g., 'Eiffel Tower', 'Albert Einstein'.

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Which word in the sentence should be capitalized: 'the president of the united states'?

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'United States' should be capitalized.

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What is the rule for capitalizing days of the week?

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The names of the days of the week are always capitalized, e.g., 'Monday', 'Tuesday'.

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Should the word 'internet' be capitalized?

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Yes, 'Internet' is often capitalized as it refers to a specific global network.

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What is the correct capitalization for 'the great wall of china'?

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It should be 'The Great Wall of China'.

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When do you capitalize titles before names?

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Capitalize titles when they precede a person's name, e.g., 'President Lincoln', but not when they follow the name, e.g., 'Abraham Lincoln, president'.

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What is the capitalization rule for months?

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The names of the months are always capitalized, e.g., 'January', 'February'.

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Should 'christmas' be capitalized?

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Yes, 'Christmas' should be capitalized as it is a specific holiday.