Capitalization

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the writing of a word with its first letter in uppercase and the remaining letters in lowercase. It is used for proper nouns, the beginning of sentences, and certain titles.

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When should you capitalize the names of people?

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You should capitalize the names of people, such as 'Jennifer' or 'Mr. Smith', as they are proper nouns.

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Should the word 'library' be capitalized in 'I went to the library'?

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No, 'library' should not be capitalized in this sentence because it is a common noun.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a particular person, place, or organization, and it is always capitalized.

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Give an example of a sentence that requires capitalization at the beginning.

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Example: 'The dog ran fast.' The first letter 'T' in 'The' should be capitalized.

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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, such as 'Monday', 'Tuesday', etc., should always be capitalized.

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Should 'winter' be capitalized in 'I love winter'?

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No, 'winter' should not be capitalized because it is a common noun.

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What is the correct capitalization for 'northern arizona University'?

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The correct capitalization is 'Northern Arizona University'.

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When do you capitalize titles before names?

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You capitalize titles before names, such as 'Dr.', 'Ms.', or 'President', when they are used as part of a person's name.

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

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The first word in a sentence should always be capitalized.