Capitalization

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of words, particularly for proper nouns, the first word in a sentence, 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, organizations, or sometimes things, and they are always capitalized.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'Julian', 'October', and 'Kazen Middle School'.

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What is the correct capitalization for the name of a holiday?

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The names of holidays, like 'Halloween' or 'Christmas', should always be capitalized.

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How do you capitalize titles of books or movies?

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

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What is the correct way to write a letter salutation?

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A letter salutation should start with 'Dear' followed by the title and name, e.g., 'Dear Doctor McStuffins,'.

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Should seasons be capitalized?

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Seasons like 'spring', 'summer', 'fall', and 'winter' are not capitalized unless they are part of a title.

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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, like 'Monday' or 'Tuesday', should always be capitalized.

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When do you capitalize the word 'I'?

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The word 'I' is always capitalized when referring to oneself.