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 show that it is 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 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 'Atlanta', 'Dr. Findley', and 'Saturday'.

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What should you capitalize in a title?

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

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Is 'i' always capitalized?

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Yes, the pronoun 'I' is always capitalized.

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What is the correct way to write 'the white house'?

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The correct way is 'The White House' because it is a proper noun.

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When do we capitalize days of the week?

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We capitalize days of the week like 'Monday', 'Tuesday', etc., because they are proper nouns.

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What is the rule for capitalizing months?

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We capitalize the names of months like 'January', 'February', etc., because they are proper nouns.

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Should 'zoo' be capitalized in 'the atlanta zoo'?

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No, 'zoo' should not be capitalized unless it is part of a proper noun like 'Atlanta Zoo'.