Capitalization Practice

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the practice of writing the first letter of a word in uppercase (big letter) and the rest in lowercase (small letters). It is used for proper nouns, the beginning of sentences, and titles.

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When should you capitalize the names of people?

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You should always capitalize the names of people, such as 'Sally' or 'Ben'.

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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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Which month should always be capitalized?

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The names of all months, such as 'January', 'February', 'March', etc., should always be capitalized.

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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, like 'Monday', 'Tuesday', etc., 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 when referring to oneself.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles of books?

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In titles of books, the first word, the last word, and all important words should be capitalized.

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When do you capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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You always capitalize the first word of a sentence.

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What should you do with the word 'Europe' in a sentence?

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The word 'Europe' should always be capitalized because it is a proper noun.

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Is 'spring' capitalized in the sentence 'Spring is my favorite season'?

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Yes, 'Spring' is capitalized when it is used as a proper noun or part of a title.