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 first word in a sentence, and titles.

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When should you capitalize the first letter of a sentence?

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The first letter of a sentence should always be capitalized.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a particular 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 'New York', 'Sarah', and 'Microsoft'.

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How should titles of books, movies, and songs be capitalized?

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

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What is the correct capitalization for 'the president of the united states'?

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

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Should days of the week and months be capitalized?

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Yes, days of the week and months are always capitalized.

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What is the correct way to write 'halloween'?

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The correct way to write it is 'Halloween'.

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When is it appropriate to use lowercase letters?

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Lowercase letters are used for common nouns, adjectives, and verbs that are not at the beginning of a sentence or part of a title.

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What is the rule for capitalizing family relationships?

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Capitalize family relationship terms when they are used as proper nouns, such as 'Mom' or 'Uncle John'.