Capitalization

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What is Capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of words.

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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 should we capitalize in names?

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We capitalize proper nouns, which are specific names of people, places, or organizations.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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An example of a proper noun is 'Jane' or 'Paris'.

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What do we capitalize in holidays?

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We capitalize the names of holidays, like 'Christmas' or 'Thanksgiving'.

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Should we capitalize the word 'I'?

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Yes, 'I' is always capitalized when referring to oneself.

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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, like 'city' or 'teacher'.

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Do we capitalize common nouns?

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No, we do not capitalize common nouns unless they start a sentence.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles?

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

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What is an example of a title that uses capitalization?

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An example is 'The Cat in the Hat'.