Capital Letters

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What is a capital letter?

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A capital letter is a letter that is larger in size than a lowercase letter and is used at the beginning of sentences and for proper nouns.

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When should you use a capital letter?

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You should use a capital letter at the beginning of a sentence, for proper nouns, 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 always starts with a capital letter.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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

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What is the rule for capitalizing the pronoun 'I'?

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The pronoun 'I' is always capitalized, regardless of its position in a sentence.

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What should be capitalized in the sentence: 'my friend lives in london'?

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The word 'London' should be capitalized.

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What is the title capitalization rule?

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In titles, the first and last words, as well as all major words, should be capitalized.

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What is an example of a title that uses capitalization?

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An example is 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone'.

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What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing (e.g., 'city'), while a proper noun is a specific name (e.g., 'New York').

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What should be capitalized in the sentence: 'the president of the united states'?

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The words 'President' and 'United States' should be capitalized.