ESL Capitalization

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of words, particularly for proper nouns, the start of sentences, and specific titles.

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When should you capitalize a word?

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You should capitalize a word at the beginning of a sentence, for proper nouns, and to show authority (e.g., titles like Dr. or Mr.).

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a person, place, or organization, and it always starts with a capital letter (e.g., 'Atlas', 'April').

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What is the correct capitalization for 'the lion king'?

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The correct capitalization is 'The Lion King'.

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How do you capitalize days of the week?

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

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What is the correct way to write 'mrs. morris'?

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The correct way is 'Mrs. Morris'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles of books?

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In titles of books, capitalize the first and last words, and all major words in between (e.g., 'The Secret Life of Pets').

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What is the correct capitalization for 'starbucks'?

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The correct capitalization is 'Starbucks'.

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

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Always capitalize the first word of a sentence.

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What is the correct way to write 'find nemo'?

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The correct way is 'Finding Nemo'.