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 first word in a sentence?

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The first word of a sentence should always be capitalized.

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What are proper nouns?

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Proper nouns are specific names of people, places, organizations, or sometimes things, and they are always capitalized.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'Jennifer', 'Arizona', and 'Goodyear Library'.

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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., are always capitalized.

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Should the word 'summer' be capitalized in the sentence: 'This summer I went to the beach'?

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No, 'summer' should not be capitalized unless it is part of a specific title or event.

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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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Titles such as 'Mr.', 'Ms.', 'Dr.', and 'Professor' should be capitalized when they are used before a person's name.

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Should the word 'library' be capitalized in the sentence: 'I visited the goodyear library'?

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Yes, it should be 'Goodyear Library' because it is a specific place.

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What is the rule for capitalizing the names of countries?

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The names of countries, such as 'United States', 'Canada', and 'Mexico', are always capitalized.