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 letter of a sentence?

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We capitalize the first letter of 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 thing, 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 'Tom', 'Paris', and 'Monday'.

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What is the correct way to write 'the president of the united states'?

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The correct way is 'the President of the United States'.

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How do we capitalize names?

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We capitalize the first letter of each part of a person's name, like 'John Smith'.

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What is the rule for days of the week?

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

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What is the correct way to write 'my friend is called sarah'?

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The correct way is 'My friend is called Sarah'.

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When do we capitalize titles?

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We capitalize titles when they are used before a person's name, like 'Doctor' or 'Mayor'.

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What is the correct way to write 'i love pizza'?

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The correct way is 'I love pizza'.