Capitalization Correctives

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences, proper nouns, and certain other words.

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When should you capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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The first word in 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, or organizations that are always capitalized.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'Owen', 'Florida', and 'Mrs. Walker'.

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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 (e.g., Monday, Tuesday) are always capitalized.

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Should the word 'I' be capitalized?

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Yes, the pronoun 'I' is always capitalized.

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When do you capitalize titles before names?

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Titles such as 'Mr.', 'Mrs.', 'Dr.', and 'Prof.' should be capitalized when they precede a name.

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What is the rule for capitalizing the names of months?

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The names of the months (e.g., January, February) are always capitalized.

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Should the word 'aunt' be capitalized when used with a name?

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Yes, 'Aunt' should be capitalized when it is used as a title before a name, like 'Aunt Abby'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing the names of countries and cities?

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The names of countries and cities are always capitalized.