Capitalization

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of words.

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When do we capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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We capitalize the first word in a sentence to show that it is the beginning of a new thought.

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Which types of words should always be capitalized?

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Proper nouns, such as names of people, places, and specific things, should always be capitalized.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or organization, like 'Japan' or 'Sarah'.

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What is a common noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing, like 'city' or 'dog'.

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How do we capitalize the names of countries?

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We capitalize the names of countries, like 'Mexico' and 'Canada', because they are proper nouns.

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What is the correct way to write 'united states'?

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The correct way is 'United States'.

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How should we write the name 'burger king'?

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The correct way is 'Burger King'.

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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' and 'Friday', are always capitalized.

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Should we capitalize the names of months?

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Yes, the names of months, like 'January' and 'February', are always capitalized.