Capitalization

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences, names, titles, and important words.

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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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Which words in a title should be capitalized?

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In a title, the first word, the last word, and all major words should be capitalized.

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What is the correct way to write the title of a book?

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The correct way is to capitalize the first letter of each major word, like 'The Cat in the Hat'.

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How do we write the name of a person correctly?

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We capitalize the first letter of each part of a person's name, like 'John Smith'.

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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, like 'Monday' or 'Friday'.

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When do we use a comma in a letter?

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We use a comma after the greeting in a letter, like 'Dear Matt,'.

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How do we use quotation marks correctly?

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Quotation marks are used to show the exact words someone said, like 'I love ice cream,' she said.

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What is the correct way to write a title of a movie?

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The title of a movie should be capitalized correctly, like 'Finding Nemo'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing months?

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The names of the months are always capitalized, like 'January' or 'December'.