Capitalization

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences and for proper nouns.

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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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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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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'New York', 'Ava', and 'Brendon'.

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When do you capitalize titles before names?

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You capitalize titles like 'Mr.', 'Mrs.', 'Dr.', and 'Professor' when they are used before a person's name.

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Should you capitalize days of the week?

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Yes, days of the week are proper nouns and should be capitalized.

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Are months of the year capitalized?

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Yes, months of the year are also proper nouns and should be capitalized.

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What is the rule for capitalizing the word 'I'?

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The word 'I' is always capitalized when referring to oneself.

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When should you capitalize the names of countries and nationalities?

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You should capitalize the names of countries and nationalities because they are proper nouns.

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What is the rule for capitalizing the first word in a quote?

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The first word in a direct quote should be capitalized if it is a complete sentence.