Capital Letters

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What is a capital letter?

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A capital letter is a letter that is larger and often used at the beginning of sentences or for proper nouns.

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When do we use capital letters?

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We use capital letters at the beginning of sentences, for names of people, places, and specific things.

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Which letter is always capitalized in English?

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The letter 'I' when it refers to oneself.

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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 organization, and it always starts with a capital letter.

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Give an example of a sentence that uses capital letters correctly.

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The sun rises in the East.

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What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing, while a proper noun is a specific name and is always capitalized.

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Is 'chess club' a common noun or a proper noun?

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'Chess club' is a common noun unless it is part of a specific name, like 'The Chess Club of New York'.

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What should you capitalize in a title?

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You should capitalize the first word, the last word, and all major words in a title.

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What is the rule for capitalizing days of the week?

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The names of the days of the week are always capitalized.

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Should 'northeast' be capitalized in a sentence?

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Yes, 'Northeast' should be capitalized when it refers to a specific region.

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