Correct Capitalization

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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.

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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 is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a person, place, thing, or idea, and it is 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 'Eiffel Tower'.

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True or False: The names of days of the week should be capitalized.

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True

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles of books or movies?

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In titles, the first and last words, as well as all major words, should be capitalized.

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Capitalize the following: 'the white house'.

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The White House.

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True or False: The word 'I' is always capitalized.

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True

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What should you do with the names of countries?

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Names of countries should always be capitalized.

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Capitalize the following: 'the grand canyon'.

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The Grand Canyon.