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 certain titles.

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When should you capitalize the first word of a sentence?

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The first word of a sentence should always be capitalized.

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Which of the following is a proper noun?

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Mrs. Gamino 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 the name of a specific person, place, or organization, and it is always capitalized.

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Should the word 'i' be capitalized?

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

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Which of these needs to be capitalized: texas, lobster, television, starship?

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Texas needs to be capitalized because it is a proper noun.

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What is the rule for capitalizing days of the week?

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The names of the days of the week (Monday, Tuesday, etc.) should always be capitalized.

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When do you capitalize titles?

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You capitalize titles when they precede a person's name, like 'President Lincoln'.

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Is 'bob' a proper noun?

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No, 'bob' should be capitalized as 'Bob' when referring to a specific person.

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What is the rule for capitalizing months?

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The names of the months (January, February, etc.) should always be capitalized.