Capitalization

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences, names, and important words.

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When do we capitalize the word 'I'?

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We capitalize 'I' when it is by itself or at the beginning of a sentence.

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Which word should be capitalized in a sentence?

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The first word of a sentence and proper nouns (like names of people and places) should be capitalized.

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Is 'the library is closed Wednesday.' correct?

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No, it should be 'The library is closed Wednesday.' with a capital 'T' at the beginning.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or thing, and it always starts with a capital letter.

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Should days of the week be capitalized?

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Yes, days of the week (like Monday, Tuesday) should always be capitalized.

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What is the correct way to write 'dr findley's class'?

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It should be 'Dr. Findley's class.' with capital 'D' and 'F'.

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When do we capitalize names?

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We capitalize names of people, places, and organizations.

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Is 'My aunt Lucy loves chocolate cake.' correct?

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No, it should be 'My Aunt Lucy loves chocolate cake.' with capital 'A'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing the first word in a sentence?

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Always capitalize the first word in a sentence.