Capitalization review

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences, names, and important words.

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When do we capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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We capitalize the first word in a sentence to indicate the beginning of a new thought.

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Which days of the week should be capitalized?

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

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What are proper nouns?

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Proper nouns are specific names of people, places, or organizations that are always capitalized.

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Should the word 'I' be capitalized?

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

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How do we capitalize titles?

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In titles, we capitalize the first word, the last word, and all major words in between.

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What is an example of a proper noun?

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An example of a proper noun is 'Canada' or 'Wonder Woman'.

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When do we capitalize nationalities and languages?

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We capitalize nationalities and languages, such as 'Italian' and 'French'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing the names of places?

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The names of specific places, like 'New York' or 'Mount Everest', should be capitalized.

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Should the word 'earth' be capitalized?

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'Earth' is capitalized when referring to the planet, but not when used in a general sense.