Capitalization Practice

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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 should you capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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You should always capitalize the first word in a sentence.

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What are proper nouns?

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Proper nouns are specific names of people, places, or organizations that are always capitalized.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'France', 'Mr. Smith', and 'Oxford University'.

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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, such as 'Monday' and 'Thursday', are always capitalized.

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Should the word 'I' be capitalized?

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Yes, the word 'I' is always capitalized when referring to oneself.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles?

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The first word and all major words in titles should be capitalized.

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Is 'the president' capitalized when referring to a specific president?

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Yes, when referring to a specific president, such as 'President Lincoln', it should be capitalized.

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What is the rule for capitalizing names of countries?

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The names of countries, such as 'France' and 'Canada', are always capitalized.

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When do you capitalize the word 'Earth'?

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The word 'Earth' is capitalized when referring to the planet, but not when used in a general sense.