Capitalization: MINTS

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What does MINTS stand for in capitalization rules?

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

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When should you capitalize the first letter of a sentence?

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You should capitalize the first letter of a sentence to indicate the beginning of a new thought.

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Which word should be capitalized in the sentence: 'my favorite holiday is christmas.'?

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The word 'Christmas' should be capitalized.

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

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Always capitalize the first letter of each part of a person's name, e.g., 'Mrs. Smith'.

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How do you write the name of a month correctly?

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Always capitalize the names of months, e.g., 'September'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles?

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Capitalize the main words in titles, e.g., 'The Lion King'.

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Which of the following is correct: 'tuesday' or 'Tuesday'?

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'Tuesday' is correct because days of the week are always capitalized.

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What should you do with the word 'I' in a sentence?

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'I' should always be capitalized.

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How do you write the name of a holiday correctly?

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Capitalize the names of holidays, e.g., 'Thanksgiving'.

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What is the correct capitalization for the sentence: 'the president of the united states'?

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'The President of the United States' is correct.