Capitalization in sentences

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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 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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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 'Monica', 'Paris', and 'McDonald's'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing days of the week?

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The names of the days of the week are always capitalized, such as 'Monday', 'Tuesday', etc.

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Should the word 'university' be capitalized in this sentence: 'She is a student at the university'?

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No, 'university' should not be capitalized unless it is part of a specific name, like 'Harvard University'.

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What is the importance of capitalization?

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Capitalization helps to show specific and important words, making sentences clearer.

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Which of the following should be capitalized: 'the boy's sister, monica, loved the pepperoni pizza'?

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'Monica' should be capitalized as it is a proper noun.

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Is this sentence correct? 'The entrance to the tomb is directly north of our campsite.'

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No, 'north' should be capitalized as it refers to a specific direction.

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What do we capitalize in titles?

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