Capitalization

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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. Examples include 'Canada', 'Disney World', and 'John'.

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

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The first word of a sentence should always be capitalized.

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When should the word 'I' be capitalized?

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

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What is the capitalization rule for days of the week?

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The names of the days of the week (e.g., Monday, Tuesday) should always be capitalized.

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Which words should be capitalized in a title?

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In titles, the first word, last word, and all major words (nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs) should be capitalized.

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What is the correct way to write 'can you play outside?'?

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The correct way is 'Can you play outside?' with 'C' capitalized.

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What is the capitalization rule for months?

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The names of the months (e.g., January, February) should always be capitalized.

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How do you capitalize a sentence that starts with a quote?

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The first word of the quote should be capitalized if it is a complete sentence.

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

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The first word, last word, and all major words in the title should be capitalized.

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What is an example of a common noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing, such as 'city', 'dog', or 'school'. It is not capitalized.