Capitalization

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of words, typically for proper nouns, the first word of a sentence, and titles.

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When should you capitalize proper nouns?

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Proper nouns, which name specific people, places, or organizations, should always be capitalized (e.g., 'Syracuse', 'Olive Garden').

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Which of the following does NOT require capitalization: 'mall', 'Hershey Park', 'New York'?

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'mall' does not require capitalization as it is a common noun.

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Correct the capitalization in this sentence: 'we went to the mall on saturday.'

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'We went to the mall on Saturday.' (Capitalize 'We' and 'Saturday').

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

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The first word of a sentence should always be capitalized.

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How do you capitalize titles correctly?

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Capitalize the first and last words of the title, as well as all major words in between (e.g., 'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix').

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What is a common mistake in capitalization?

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A common mistake is failing to capitalize proper nouns or the first word of a sentence.

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Correct the capitalization: 'after the storm, we went to the park.'

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'After the storm, we went to the park.' (Capitalize 'After').

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What is the capitalization rule for days of the week?

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Days of the week should always be capitalized (e.g., 'Monday', 'Friday').

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When should you capitalize titles of people?

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Titles of people should be capitalized when they precede a name (e.g., 'President Lincoln').