Capitalize Titles and Names of People (02/05)

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles before names?

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Titles such as 'Dr.', 'Mr.', 'Ms.', and 'Mrs.' should be capitalized when they precede a person's name.

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How should the names of countries be capitalized?

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The names of countries, such as 'United States' and 'Mexico', should always be capitalized.

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What is the correct way to capitalize the name of a city and state?

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Both the city and state names should be capitalized, e.g., 'Riverhead, New York'.

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When should the first letter of a sentence be capitalized?

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The first letter of a sentence should always be capitalized.

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How should the names of specific places be capitalized?

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Specific places, like 'Target' or 'Old County Road', should have each significant word capitalized.

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What is the correct capitalization for a list of names?

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Each name in a list should be capitalized, e.g., 'Jennifer, Lauren, and Todd'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing days of the week?

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Days of the week, such as 'Monday' or 'Friday', should always be capitalized.

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How should the names of holidays be capitalized?

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Names of holidays, like 'Christmas' or 'Thanksgiving', should be capitalized.

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What is the correct way to capitalize the title of a book?

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The main words in the title of a book should be capitalized, e.g., 'The Great Gatsby'.

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When should you capitalize the word 'I'?

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The word 'I' should always be capitalized when used as a pronoun.