Capitalization

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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 letter of a sentence?

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We capitalize the first letter of a sentence to show that it is 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 always starts with a capital letter.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'Tim', 'Atlanta', and 'Halloween'.

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What should you capitalize in a title?

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In a title, you should capitalize the first word and all major words.

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Is 'saturday' a proper noun?

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No, 'saturday' should be capitalized as 'Saturday' because it is the name of a day.

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What is the correct way to write 'the atlanta zoo'?

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The correct way is 'The Atlanta Zoo'.

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When do we capitalize days of the week?

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We capitalize days of the week like 'Monday', 'Tuesday', etc.

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What is the correct way to write 'do you like halloween'?

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The correct way is 'Do you like Halloween?'.

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What do we capitalize in names?

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We capitalize the first letter of each part of a person's name, like 'John Smith'.