Capitalizing Proper Nouns

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What are proper nouns?

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Proper nouns are specific names of people, places, or organizations that are always capitalized.

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What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns?

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Capitalize the first letter of each word in a proper noun.

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How should 'john smith' be correctly capitalized?

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John Smith

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How should 'mount everest' be correctly capitalized?

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Mount Everest

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How should 'united states' be correctly capitalized?

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United States

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True or False: Proper nouns should always be capitalized.

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True

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What is an example of a proper noun?

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Examples include 'New York', 'Eiffel Tower', and 'Harry Potter'.

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What is the difference between common nouns and proper nouns?

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Common nouns are general names (e.g., 'city', 'river'), while proper nouns are specific names (e.g., 'Paris', 'Amazon').

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When do you capitalize titles before names?

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Capitalize titles like 'Mr.', 'Dr.', and 'President' when they precede a name.

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Should days of the week be capitalized?

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Yes, days of the week (e.g., 'Monday', 'Tuesday') are proper nouns and should be capitalized.