Capitalization

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences, proper nouns, and titles.

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When should you capitalize the first word of a sentence?

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The first word of a sentence should always be capitalized.

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What are proper nouns?

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Proper nouns are specific names of people, places, or organizations that are always capitalized.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'Mickey Mouse', 'Florida', and 'Kazen Middle School'.

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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 (Monday, Tuesday, etc.) are always capitalized.

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Should the word 'spring' be capitalized in 'spring started on March 19'?

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No, 'spring' should not be capitalized unless it is at the beginning of a sentence or part of a title.

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What is the correct capitalization for 'the golden gate bridge'?

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The correct capitalization is 'the Golden Gate Bridge'.

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When do you capitalize titles before names?

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Titles such as 'Mr.', 'Mrs.', 'Dr.', and 'Professor' should be capitalized when they precede a name.

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What is the correct way to write 'the mayor of springfield, florida'?

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The correct way is 'the mayor of Springfield, Florida'.

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Should the word 'october' be capitalized?

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Yes, 'October' should be capitalized as it is the name of a month.