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. It is used for proper nouns, the first word of a sentence, and certain 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 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 a specific name for a particular person, place, or organization, and it is always capitalized (e.g., Paris, Mr. Smith).

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Should the word 'mom' be capitalized when used in a sentence?

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The word 'mom' should only be capitalized when it is used as a proper noun or as a title before a name (e.g., Mom, can you help me?).

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Is 'school' a proper noun?

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No, 'school' is a common noun and should not be capitalized unless it is part of a specific name (e.g., Lincoln High School).

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles?

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Titles should be capitalized when they precede a person's name (e.g., President Lincoln) but not when used generically (e.g., the president of the company).

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Which of the following is correct: 'I hope the the Packers lose this Sunday.'?

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This sentence is correct.

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What is the correct way to write a list of cities?

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The correct way is: 'People came from Paris, London, and Rome.' All proper nouns should be capitalized.

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When should you capitalize days of the week?

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Days of the week (e.g., Monday, Tuesday) should always be capitalized as they are proper nouns.

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What is the correct capitalization for 'the president'?

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It should be capitalized as 'the President' when referring to a specific individual, but not when used generically.