Capitalize

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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 first word of a sentence, and certain titles.

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When should the days of the week be capitalized?

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The days of the week should always be capitalized when they are used in a sentence.

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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.

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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 is the rule for capitalizing holidays?

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Holidays should always be capitalized, such as 'Christmas' or 'Easter'.

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How do you capitalize the title of a book?

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In titles, capitalize the first and last words, as well as all major words in between.

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What is the abbreviation for 'Federal Bureau of Investigation'?

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The abbreviation is FBI, which is always written in uppercase letters.

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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 unless it starts a sentence.

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When should the word 'I' be capitalized?

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

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What is the rule for capitalizing states?

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The names of states should always be capitalized, such as 'Illinois' or 'California'.