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 are proper nouns?

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Proper nouns are specific names of people, places, or organizations, like 'Sarah', 'Paris', or 'Disney'.

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Should the word 'I' be capitalized?

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Yes, the word 'I' is always capitalized.

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How do we capitalize titles?

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

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Is 'the atlanta zoo' correct?

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No, it should be 'The Atlanta Zoo'.

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What is an example of a proper noun?

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An example of a proper noun is 'New York'.

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When should you capitalize days of the week?

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You should capitalize days of the week, like 'Monday', 'Tuesday', etc.

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What is the correct way to write 'diary of a wimpy kid'?

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The correct way is 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid'.

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What do we capitalize in a title?

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We capitalize the first word, last word, and all important words.

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