Capitalization

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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 do we capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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We capitalize the first word in a sentence to show that it is the beginning of a new thought.

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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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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'Tom', 'Halloween', and 'Stone Mountain Park'.

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What do we capitalize in a person's name?

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We capitalize the first letter of each part of a person's name, like 'Kim' and 'I'.

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How do we write days of the week?

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We capitalize the names of the days of the week, like 'Monday', 'Tuesday', etc.

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What do we capitalize in titles?

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In titles, we capitalize the first word and all major words, like 'Dr. Findley's Class'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing the word 'I'?

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The word 'I' is always capitalized when it refers to oneself.

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When do we use a period at the end of a sentence?

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We use a period at the end of a sentence to show that the thought is complete.

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What is the correct way to write 'halloween'?

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The correct way is 'Halloween' with a capital 'H'.