MINTS (Capitalization Rules) Version 1

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What does MINTS stand for in capitalization rules?

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MINTS stands for: M - Months, I - I (the pronoun), N - Names (proper nouns), T - Titles, S - Start of sentences.

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What is the capitalization rule for proper nouns?

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Proper nouns, which include specific names of people, places, days of the week, months, and holidays, should always be capitalized.

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Which word should always be capitalized in a sentence?

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The first word of a sentence should always be capitalized.

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How should the word 'I' be written in a sentence?

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The word 'I' should always be capitalized.

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What is the correct way to write the name of a holiday?

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The name of a holiday, such as 'Christmas' or 'Halloween', should always be capitalized.

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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 'Monday'.

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What is the capitalization rule for titles?

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The first letter of each major word in a title should be capitalized.

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How do you capitalize days of the week?

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Days of the week, such as 'Monday', 'Tuesday', etc., should always be capitalized.

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What is the correct capitalization for the sentence: 'i love summer'?

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The correct sentence is 'I love summer'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing months?

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The names of months, such as 'January', 'February', etc., should always be capitalized.