Capitalization

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of words, typically for proper nouns, the first word of a sentence, and certain titles.

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When should you capitalize the first word of a sentence?

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The first word of 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 person, place, or organization, and it is always capitalized (e.g., 'Mom', 'America', 'General Powell').

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Should the word 'mom' be capitalized when used in a sentence?

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Yes, 'Mom' should be capitalized when it is used as a proper noun or when directly addressing someone.

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Is 'uncle' capitalized in the sentence 'Phil is staying at uncle Raymond's house'?

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No, 'uncle' should be capitalized as 'Uncle' because it is used as a title before a name.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles?

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Titles of people should be capitalized when they precede a name (e.g., 'President Lincoln') but not when used generically (e.g., 'the president').

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When do you capitalize days of the week?

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Days of the week (e.g., Monday, Tuesday) are always capitalized.

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Should 'the nation' be capitalized in 'General Powell told the nation'?

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No, 'nation' is not capitalized in this context because it is not a proper noun.

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What is the correct capitalization for 'the puritans'?

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It should be 'The Puritans' because it refers to a specific group of people.

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When is it appropriate to capitalize 'Earth'?

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'Earth' is capitalized when referring to the planet in a scientific context, but not when used in a general sense (e.g., 'the earth revolves around the sun').