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 names of places?

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You should capitalize the names of specific places, such as cities, countries, and institutions (e.g., 'New York City', 'Canada', 'Harvard University').

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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 (e.g., 'Sarah', 'Paris', 'Microsoft').

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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 and is not capitalized (e.g., 'city', 'teacher', 'book').

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When do you capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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The first word in a sentence is always capitalized to indicate the beginning of a new thought or statement.

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Should days of the week be capitalized?

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Yes, the names of the days of the week (e.g., 'Monday', 'Tuesday') are always capitalized.

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Should months of the year be capitalized?

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Yes, the names of the months (e.g., 'January', 'February') are 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, as well as all major words in between (e.g., 'The Great Gatsby').

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When should you capitalize family relationship terms?

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Capitalize family relationship terms when they are used as proper nouns (e.g., 'Uncle John', 'Mom') but not when used generically (e.g., 'my uncle').

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What is the capitalization rule for book titles?

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Capitalize the first word, the last word, and all major words in a book title (e.g., 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone').