Capitalization

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What is capitalization?

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

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When should you capitalize the names of people?

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You should always capitalize the names of people, such as 'Alice', 'Mr. Smith', or 'Dr. Johnson'.

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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, like 'Texas', 'London', or 'NASA'.

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Which word should be capitalized in the sentence: 'my favorite city is new york'?

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New York 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, like 'Monday', 'Tuesday', etc., should always be capitalized.

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Should the word 'i' be capitalized in a sentence?

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Yes, the word 'I' should always be capitalized when it refers to oneself.

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What is the first word of a sentence?

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The first word of a sentence should always be capitalized.

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When do you capitalize titles before names?

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You capitalize titles like 'Mr.', 'Mrs.', 'Dr.', and 'Professor' when they are used before a person's name.

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What is an example of a sentence with correct capitalization?

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An example is: 'The Eiffel Tower is in Paris.'

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What should you do with the names of countries?

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The names of countries, like 'France' or 'Brazil', should always be capitalized.