Capitalization

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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 important words in 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, and they always start with a capital letter.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'Bob', 'New York', and 'Christmas'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles?

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

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Is 'i' a proper noun?

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No, 'i' should always be capitalized as 'I' when referring to oneself.

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How do you capitalize the name of a person?

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

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What is the correct way to write 'the president'?

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It should be written as 'the President' when referring to a specific president.

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When do you capitalize days of the week?

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Always capitalize the names of the days of the week, like 'Monday', 'Tuesday', etc.

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What is the correct way to write 'the grand canyon'?

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It should be written as 'the Grand Canyon'.