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 proper nouns?

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Proper nouns, which name specific people, places, or organizations, 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 particular person, place, or organization, such as 'Sarah', 'Paris', or 'Microsoft'.

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Should the word 'I' be capitalized?

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Yes, the pronoun 'I' is always capitalized.

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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, such as 'Monday', 'Tuesday', etc., should always be capitalized.

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Should titles of books be capitalized?

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Yes, the titles of books should be capitalized, including the first and last words and all major words in between.

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What is the correct way to write 'the president of the united states'?

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It should be written as 'the President of the United States'.

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When should you capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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The first word of every sentence should always be capitalized.

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What is the rule for capitalizing geographical names?

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Geographical names, such as countries, cities, and landmarks, should always be capitalized.

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Should the word 'earth' be capitalized when referring to the planet?

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Yes, 'Earth' should be capitalized when referring to the planet.