Capitalization Review

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of words, usually for proper nouns, the start of sentences, and certain titles.

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When do we capitalize the first letter of a sentence?

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We capitalize the first letter of a sentence to indicate the beginning of a new thought or statement.

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What are proper nouns?

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Proper nouns are specific names of people, places, or organizations that are always capitalized, such as 'Sarah', 'Paris', or 'Microsoft'.

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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 and should be capitalized.

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What does M.I.N.T.S. stand for in capitalization rules?

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M.I.N.T.S. stands for: M - Months, I - I (the word 'I'), N - Names, T - Titles, S - Start of a sentence.

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Should the word 'thanksgiving' be capitalized in 'Thanksgiving dinner'?

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Yes, 'Thanksgiving' should be capitalized because it is a proper noun.

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Is 'texas' correctly capitalized?

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No, 'Texas' should be capitalized as it is a proper noun.

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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, like 'Monday' or 'Friday', are always capitalized.

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When should you capitalize the word 'I'?

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The word 'I' is always capitalized when used as a pronoun.

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What is an example of a title that should be capitalized?

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An example of a title that should be capitalized is 'Doctor' when used before a name, like 'Doctor Smith'.