Capitalize

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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 a word?

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You should capitalize a word at the beginning of a sentence, for proper nouns, and for important words in titles.

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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 always starts 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', 'Jane', 'New York', and 'Harry Potter'.

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What is the correct capitalization for the sentence: 'we play soccer with Carlos.'?

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The correct sentence is 'We play soccer with Carlos.'

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What is the correct capitalization for the title: 'harry potter'?

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The correct title is 'Harry Potter'.

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What is the correct capitalization for the sentence: 'his name is juan.'?

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The correct sentence is 'His name is Juan.'

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What do you capitalize in a title?

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In a title, you capitalize the first word, the last word, and all important words in between.

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What is the rule for capitalizing days of the week?

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Days of the week are proper nouns and should always be capitalized, e.g., 'Monday', 'Tuesday'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing months of the year?

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Months of the year are proper nouns and should always be capitalized, e.g., 'January', 'February'.