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 certain titles.

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When do you capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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You always capitalize the first word in a sentence.

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Which of the following is a proper noun?

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Tom is a proper noun and should be capitalized.

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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 always starts with a capital letter.

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Is 'the' capitalized in a sentence?

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No, 'the' is not capitalized unless it is the first word of a sentence.

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What do you capitalize in the title of a book?

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You capitalize the first word, the last word, and all major words in the title.

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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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Should months of the year be capitalized?

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Yes, months of the year are proper nouns and should be capitalized.

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What is the rule for capitalizing 'I'?

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The pronoun 'I' is always capitalized.

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Do you capitalize the names of countries?

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Yes, names of countries are proper nouns and should be capitalized.