Capitalization

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the writing of a word with its first letter in uppercase and the remaining letters in lowercase.

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When should the first letter of a sentence be capitalized?

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The first letter of every 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 'Michael', 'Washington', and 'Notre Dame'.

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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 (Monday, Tuesday, etc.) are always capitalized.

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Should the word 'I' be capitalized?

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Yes, the word 'I' is always capitalized.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles?

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The first and last words of a title, as well as all major words, should be capitalized.

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Is 'civil war' capitalized?

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Yes, it should be 'Civil War' because it refers to a specific historical event.

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What is the rule for capitalizing the names of countries?

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The names of countries are always capitalized, such as 'France' and 'Canada'.

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When do you capitalize the word 'Mrs.'?

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'Mrs.' is always capitalized because it is a title used before a woman's last name.