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 should you capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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The first word in a sentence should always be capitalized.

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Which types of words are typically capitalized?

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Proper nouns, the first word of a sentence, days of the week, months, and titles of people.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a person, place, or organization, and it is always capitalized.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples include 'New York', 'Sarah', and 'Microsoft'.

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How do you capitalize titles?

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In titles, capitalize the first and last words, and all major words in between.

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What is the correct way to write 'the president of the united states'?

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The correct way is 'the President of the United States'.

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Should the word 'I' be capitalized?

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Yes, the word 'I' is always capitalized.

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What is the rule for capitalizing days of the week?

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Days of the week are always capitalized, such as 'Monday', 'Tuesday', etc.

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What is the rule for capitalizing months?

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Months are always capitalized, such as 'January', 'February', etc.