Capitalization

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What is Capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of words, typically for proper nouns, the first word of a sentence, and certain titles.

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When should you capitalize the first word of a sentence?

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The first word of a sentence should always be capitalized.

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What are proper nouns?

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Proper nouns are specific names of people, places, organizations, or sometimes things, and they are always capitalized.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'Paris', 'John', and 'Microsoft'.

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Should the names of days and months be capitalized?

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Yes, the names of days (e.g., Monday) and months (e.g., January) should always be capitalized.

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Is 'grandma' a proper noun?

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No, 'grandma' is a common noun unless it is used as a name, like 'Grandma Smith'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles?

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

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Should 'the' be capitalized in a title?

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'The' should only be capitalized in a title if it is the first or last word.

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What is an example of a sentence that requires capitalization?

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Example: 'I visited Paris last summer.' The word 'Paris' is capitalized because it is a proper noun.

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When should you capitalize family relationship terms?

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Capitalize family relationship terms when they are used as proper nouns, e.g., 'I visited Aunt Mary.'