Capitalization Review

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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 titles.

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When should you capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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The first word in a sentence should always be capitalized.

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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 proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'Sarah', 'London', and 'Microsoft'.

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Should the word 'i' be capitalized when used as a pronoun?

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Yes, the pronoun 'I' is always capitalized.

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Which word should be capitalized in the sentence: 'my favorite book is harry potter'?

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'Harry Potter' should be capitalized.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles of books?

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In titles of books, capitalize the first and last words, as well as all major words in between.

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Which of the following is capitalized correctly: 'the great gatsby' or 'The Great Gatsby'?

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'The Great Gatsby' is capitalized correctly.

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What is the rule for capitalizing days of the week?

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Days of the week are proper nouns and should always be capitalized.

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Should the word 'of' be capitalized in a title?

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No, 'of' is a preposition and should not be capitalized unless it is the first or last word of the title.