Capitalization

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of words, especially for proper nouns, the first word in a sentence, and titles.

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When should you capitalize the first word of a sentence?

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The first word of a sentence should always be capitalized.

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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 of proper nouns include 'New York', 'Sarah', and 'Microsoft'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles?

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

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Which of the following is a correctly capitalized title: 'the great gatsby' or 'The Great Gatsby'?

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The correct title is 'The Great Gatsby'.

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Should the names of days and months be capitalized?

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Yes, the names of days (e.g., Monday) and months (e.g., January) are always capitalized.

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Is 'italian' capitalized in 'italian bread'?

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No, 'italian' should be capitalized as 'Italian' because it refers to a nationality.

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What is the correct capitalization for 'french fries'?

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The correct capitalization is 'French fries'.

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When do you capitalize the word 'I'?

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The word 'I' is always capitalized when referring to oneself.