Capitalization Correctives

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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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When should you capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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The first word in a sentence should always be capitalized.

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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.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'New York', 'Sarah', and 'Microsoft'.

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Should the days of the week be capitalized?

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

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Should the months of the year be capitalized?

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Yes, the months of the year (January, February, etc.) should always be capitalized.

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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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Should the word 'I' be capitalized?

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Yes, the pronoun 'I' is always capitalized.

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When do you capitalize the word 'God'?

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The word 'God' is capitalized when referring to the deity in monotheistic religions.

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What is the rule for capitalizing adjectives derived from proper nouns?

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Adjectives derived from proper nouns (like 'American' from 'America') should be capitalized.