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 of a sentence, 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 is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is the name of a specific 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 of proper nouns include 'New York', 'Sarah', and 'Amazon'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles of books?

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

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Which of the following should be capitalized: 'united states' or 'United States'?

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'United States' should be capitalized.

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Should seasons be capitalized?

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No, seasons like 'spring', 'summer', 'fall', and 'winter' are not capitalized unless they are part of a title.

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What is the correct way to write a quote?

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The first word of a quote should be capitalized if it is a complete sentence.

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Is 'park' a proper noun?

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No, 'park' is a common noun and should not be capitalized unless it is part of a specific name.

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What is the correct capitalization for 'the fault in our stars'?

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'The Fault in Our Stars' is the correct capitalization.

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