Capitalization

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What is Capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of words.

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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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Which personal pronoun is always capitalized?

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The personal pronoun 'I' is always capitalized.

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What do we capitalize in names?

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We capitalize the first letter of names of people, places, and organizations.

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Should days of the week be capitalized?

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Yes, the names of the days of the week are always capitalized.

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Should months of the year be capitalized?

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Yes, the names of the months of the year are always capitalized.

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What is an example of a proper noun?

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An example of a proper noun is 'Sarah' or 'London'.

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What is a common noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing, like 'city' or 'teacher'.

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Do we capitalize titles before names?

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Yes, we capitalize titles like 'Mr.', 'Mrs.', and 'Dr.' when they are used before names.

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What should we do with the word 'august' in a sentence?

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We should capitalize 'August' because it is the name of a month.