Capitalization

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the writing of a word with its first letter in uppercase and the remaining letters in lowercase. It is used for proper nouns, the first word of a sentence, and certain titles.

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When should you capitalize the pronoun 'I'?

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The pronoun 'I' should always be capitalized, regardless of its position in a sentence.

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Do you capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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Yes, the first word in a sentence should always be capitalized.

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Which of the following is a proper noun that should be capitalized: 'city' or 'New York'?

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'New York' is a proper noun and should be capitalized.

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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.

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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 'the president' capitalized when referring to a specific president?

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Yes, when referring to a specific president, such as 'President Lincoln,' it should be capitalized.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles before names?

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Titles such as 'Mr.', 'Mrs.', 'Dr.', and 'Prof.' should be capitalized when they precede a name.

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Should you capitalize the names of countries?

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Yes, the names of countries should always be capitalized.

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What is the correct capitalization for 'the united states of america'?

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The correct capitalization is 'The United States of America'.