Capitalization

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of words, usually for proper nouns, the first word in a sentence, and titles.

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When should you capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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You should always capitalize the first word in a sentence.

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Which type of nouns should be capitalized?

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Proper nouns, which name specific people, places, or organizations, should be capitalized.

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Is 'i' capitalized in a sentence?

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Yes, 'I' should always be capitalized when referring to oneself.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a person, place, or organization, such as 'Ms. Beeler' or 'Disney World'.

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Should the names of days and months be capitalized?

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

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What is an example of a sentence that uses capitalization correctly?

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'Is Mrs. Dawson reading Harry Potter?'

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What should you do if a word in a sentence is not capitalized correctly?

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You should change it to the correct capitalization.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles?

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Capitalize the first and last words of a title, as well as all major words in between.

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Should the word 'school' be capitalized in 'Blue Haze Elementary School'?

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Yes, 'Elementary' is part of the proper noun and should be capitalized.