capitalization in sentences

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences and for proper nouns.

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When should you capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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You should always capitalize the first word in a sentence.

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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 always start with a capital letter.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'Chad', 'New York', and 'Eiffel Tower'.

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Should the names of days and months be capitalized?

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Yes, the names of days (e.g., Monday) and months (e.g., January) should always be capitalized.

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Is 'i' capitalized when used as a pronoun?

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Yes, the pronoun 'I' is always capitalized.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles?

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In titles, capitalize the first and last words, and all major words in between.

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Should the names of books be capitalized?

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Yes, the titles of books should be capitalized.

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What is the correct way to write 'the president' when referring to a specific president?

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When referring to a specific president, it should be capitalized as 'the President'.

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When should you capitalize the word 'Earth'?

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Capitalize 'Earth' when it refers to the planet, but not when used in a general sense (e.g., 'the earth beneath us').