Capital Letters

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What is a capital letter?

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A capital letter is a letter that is larger and often used at the beginning of sentences or for proper nouns.

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When should you use a capital letter at the beginning of a sentence?

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You should always use a capital letter at the beginning of a sentence to indicate the start of a new thought.

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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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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'Texas', 'Jane', and 'Santa Maria'.

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When do you capitalize the days of the week?

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You capitalize the days of the week, such as 'Monday', 'Tuesday', etc., because they are proper nouns.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles?

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

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Should you capitalize the word 'I'?

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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 president of the united states'?

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The correct way is 'the President of the United States'.

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When do you capitalize the names of organizations?

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You capitalize the names of organizations, such as 'United Nations' or 'Red Cross', because they are proper nouns.

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What is the rule for capitalizing geographical names?

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Geographical names, like 'Mount Everest' or 'Pacific Ocean', are always capitalized.