Capitalization Rules

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the writing of a word with its first letter in uppercase and the remaining letters in lowercase.

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When should the first word of a sentence be capitalized?

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The first word of a sentence should always be capitalized.

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Which days of the week should be capitalized?

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The names of the days of the week (Monday, Tuesday, etc.) should be capitalized.

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Which months of the year should be capitalized?

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The names of the months (January, February, etc.) should be capitalized.

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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 should always be capitalized.

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Should the word 'I' be capitalized?

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Yes, the word 'I' is always capitalized.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles?

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In titles, the first and last words, as well as all major words, should be capitalized.

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Should the word 'American' be capitalized?

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Yes, 'American' is a proper adjective and should be capitalized.

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When should the names of countries be capitalized?

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The names of countries (like Canada, France, etc.) should always be capitalized.

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What is the rule for capitalizing family titles?

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Family titles (like Mom, Dad) should be capitalized when used as a name but not when used generically.