Capitalization

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What is Capitalization?

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

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When should you capitalize the names of countries?

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You should capitalize the names of countries, such as 'Mexico' and 'Great Britain'.

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Which word should be capitalized in a sentence?

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The first word of a sentence and proper nouns should be capitalized.

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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 is always capitalized.

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Give an example of a title that uses correct capitalization.

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An example is 'The Secret Life of Pets'.

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Which day of the week should be capitalized?

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The names of the days of the week, like 'Tuesday', should be capitalized.

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What should NOT be capitalized in a sentence?

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Common nouns like 'summer' should not be capitalized unless they start a sentence.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles?

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

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What is the first word of a sentence?

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The first word of a sentence is always capitalized.

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Should the word 'walmart' be capitalized?

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Yes, 'Walmart' should be capitalized because it is a proper noun.