Capitalization Errors Identification

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What is Capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of words, typically for proper nouns, the first word of a sentence, and certain titles.

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When should you capitalize the names of places?

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You should capitalize the names of specific places, such as cities, countries, and landmarks (e.g., New York, Peru, Statue of Liberty).

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a particular person, place, or organization, and it is always capitalized (e.g., Wyatt, Moscow, Christmas).

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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 (e.g., Monday, Tuesday) are always capitalized.

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Should the word 'sister' be capitalized in the sentence 'I would like to visit my sister'?

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No, 'sister' should not be capitalized unless it is used as a proper noun (e.g., 'Sister Mary').

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What is the capitalization rule for titles of books and movies?

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In titles, capitalize the first and last words, as well as all major words in between (e.g., 'The Lion King').

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When do you capitalize the word 'I'?

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The word 'I' is always capitalized when used as a pronoun.

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What is the capitalization rule for holidays?

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The names of holidays (e.g., Christmas, Thanksgiving) are always capitalized.

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Should 'winter' be capitalized in the sentence 'It is very cold during winter'?

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No, 'winter' should not be capitalized unless it is part of a proper noun (e.g., Winter Olympics).

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What is the rule for capitalizing the first word in a sentence?

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The first word of every sentence should always be capitalized.