Capitalization

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences, proper nouns, and certain other words.

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When should you capitalize the first word in 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, 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', 'Sam', and 'Toyota'.

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Should the names of days and months be capitalized?

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Yes, the names of days (e.g., Monday) and months (e.g., January) should always be capitalized.

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Is 'mom' capitalized when used in a sentence?

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'Mom' is not capitalized unless it is used as a proper noun or in place of a name.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles of books?

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The first word and all major words in the title of a book should be capitalized.

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How do you capitalize initials in names?

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Initials in names should be capitalized, such as 'R.J. Palacio'.

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What is the correct capitalization for 'the car ran out of gas'?

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The correct capitalization is 'The car ran out of gas.'

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Should languages be capitalized?

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Yes, names of languages (e.g., Portuguese, Spanish) should always be capitalized.