Capitalization

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What is Capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of words, especially 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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You should always capitalize the first word of a sentence.

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What does the 'M' in MINTS stand for?

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The 'M' in MINTS stands for Months and Holidays.

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What does the 'N' in MINTS stand for?

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The 'N' in MINTS stands for Names of nouns (people, places, states/countries).

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Which of the following is a proper noun?

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Examples of proper nouns include 'New York', 'Sarah', and 'Christmas'.

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What is a common noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing, such as 'city', 'girl', or 'holiday'.

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Should you capitalize the names of days of the week?

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Yes, you should always capitalize the names of days of the week, like 'Monday' and 'Friday'.

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Is 'thanksgiving' capitalized correctly?

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No, 'Thanksgiving' should be capitalized as it is a holiday.

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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 you capitalize the names of countries?

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Yes, the names of countries should always be capitalized, like 'Canada' and 'France'.