Capitalize

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the writing of a word with its first letter in uppercase and the remaining letters in lowercase.

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When should the names of places be capitalized?

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Names of places, such as cities, countries, and landmarks, should always be capitalized.

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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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How should the names of people be capitalized?

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The names of people, including first names and surnames, should always be capitalized.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a particular person, place, or organization, and it is always capitalized.

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When should days of the week and months be capitalized?

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Days of the week and months of the year should always be capitalized.

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What is the correct way to capitalize 'McDonald's'?

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The correct capitalization is 'McDonald's' with a capital 'M' and an apostrophe.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles before names?

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Titles such as 'Mr.', 'Mrs.', 'Dr.', and 'Prof.' should be capitalized when used before a person's name.

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How should the names of organizations be capitalized?

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The names of organizations, such as 'United Nations' or 'Federal Bureau of Investigation', should be fully capitalized.

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What is the rule for capitalizing the first word in a sentence?

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The first word of a sentence should always be capitalized.