Capitalization

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What is Capitalization?

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

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When should you capitalize the first word of a sentence?

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You should always capitalize the first word of a sentence.

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Which types of words are typically capitalized?

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Proper nouns, the first word of a sentence, days of the week, months, and titles.

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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 is always capitalized.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples include 'Texas', 'Christmas', and 'Mr. Smith'.

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What is a common noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing and is not capitalized.

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Give an example of a common noun.

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Examples include 'city', 'teacher', and 'holiday'.

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Should the word 'i' be capitalized?

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Yes, the word 'I' should always be capitalized.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles?

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Capitalize the first and last words of a title, as well as all major words in between.

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Is 'Fall' capitalized when referring to the season?

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No, 'fall' is not capitalized unless it is part of a title or at the beginning of a sentence.