Capitalization Review

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What is capitalization?

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

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When should you capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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The first word in 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 'New York', 'Sarah', and 'Microsoft'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles?

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

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Should days of the week be capitalized?

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

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Should months of the year be capitalized?

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Yes, months of the year (e.g., January, February) should always be capitalized.

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What is the correct way to write a sentence with a quote?

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

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How do you capitalize titles of books, movies, and songs?

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Capitalize the first and last words, and all major words in the title.

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What is the correct capitalization for 'the president'?

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When referring to a specific president, such as 'President Lincoln', capitalize 'President'.