Capitalization

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences and for proper nouns.

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When do we capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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We capitalize the first word in a sentence to indicate the beginning of a new thought.

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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 'Jane', 'Canada', and 'Disney World'.

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What is a common noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing and is not capitalized.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples of common nouns include 'city', 'dog', and 'school'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing days of the week?

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The names of the days of the week are always capitalized, like 'Monday' and 'Friday'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing months?

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The names of the months are always capitalized, like 'January' and 'December'.

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Should the word 'I' be capitalized?

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Yes, the word 'I' is always capitalized when referring to oneself.

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What is the title capitalization rule?

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In titles, the first and last words, as well as all major words, should be capitalized.