Capitalization Correctives

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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 should you capitalize the first word of a sentence?

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The first word of a sentence should always be capitalized.

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What are proper nouns?

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Proper nouns are specific names of people, places, or organizations that are always capitalized.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'Mary', 'Kroger', and 'Mrs. Walker'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles before names?

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Titles such as 'Mr.', 'Mrs.', 'Dr.', and 'Aunt' should be capitalized when they precede a person's name.

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Should the names of days and months be capitalized?

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Yes, the names of days (e.g., Monday) and months (e.g., January) should always be capitalized.

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What is the rule for capitalizing the names of countries and cities?

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The names of countries and cities should always be capitalized.

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When do you capitalize the word 'I'?

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The word 'I' is always capitalized when used as a pronoun.

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Should the names of brands be capitalized?

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Yes, the names of brands (e.g., Coca-Cola, Nike) should be capitalized.

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What is the rule for capitalizing the first word in a quote?

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The first word in a direct quote should be capitalized if it is a complete sentence.