Capitalization Rules! #2

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of words, especially for proper nouns, the first word in a sentence, and important words in titles.

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When should you capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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You should always capitalize the first word in a sentence.

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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, such as 'France' or 'Micheal Jackson'.

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Which of the following is a proper noun? 'city', 'France', 'dog'

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France is a proper noun.

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What is the correct way to capitalize a title?

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In titles, capitalize the first word, the last word, and all major words in between.

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Is 'smooth criminal' capitalized correctly?

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No, it should be 'Smooth Criminal'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing days of the week?

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The names of the days of the week are always capitalized, such as 'Monday', 'Tuesday'.

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Should 'American Samoa' be capitalized?

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Yes, 'American Samoa' is a proper noun and should be capitalized.

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What is the correct capitalization for 'dr. Johnson'?

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It should be 'Dr. Johnson'.

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When do you capitalize the word 'I'?

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The word 'I' is always capitalized when referring to oneself.