Capitalization

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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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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a person, place, or organization, and it always starts with a capital letter.

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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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Which of the following is a proper noun: 'city' or 'New York'?

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'New York' is a proper noun.

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True or False: The word 'I' should always be capitalized.

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True.

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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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Which word should be capitalized in the sentence: 'the president of the united states'?

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'United States' should be capitalized.

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True or False: You should capitalize every word in a title.

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False.

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What is the correct way to write 'the great gatsby'?

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The correct way is 'The Great Gatsby'.

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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.