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 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 'Mrs. Smith', 'New York', and 'Christmas'.

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Which of the following should be capitalized: 'the president of the united states'?

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'The President of the United States' should be capitalized.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles before names?

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Titles such as Mr., Mrs., and Dr. should be capitalized when they are used before a person's name.

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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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What is the correct way to write 'the white house'?

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The correct way is 'The White House'.

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When do you capitalize days of the week?

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Days of the week, such as Monday, Tuesday, etc., are always capitalized.

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Should the word 'easter' be capitalized?

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Yes, 'Easter' should be capitalized because it is a holiday.