Capitalization

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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. Examples include 'Atlas', 'April', and 'Melbourne'.

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When should you capitalize the word 'I'?

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The word 'I' is always capitalized when used as a pronoun.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles of books?

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In titles of books, the first and last words are capitalized, along with all major words in between. Minor words like 'and', 'of', and 'the' are not capitalized unless they are the first or last word.

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Which of the following is a common noun?

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Common nouns are general names for a person, place, or thing, such as 'church', 'city', or 'school'. They are not capitalized.

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What is the capitalization rule for days of the week and months?

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The names of days of the week and months are always capitalized, such as 'Monday' and 'April'.

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Identify the error: 'the president of the united states.'

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The correct form is 'The President of the United States.' Both 'President' and 'United States' should be capitalized.

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What is the capitalization rule for geographical names?

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Geographical names, such as countries, cities, and landmarks, are always capitalized. For example, 'Mount Rushmore'.

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When do you capitalize family relationship terms?

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Capitalize family relationship terms when they are used as proper nouns, such as 'Mom' or 'Uncle John', but not when used generically, like 'my mom'.

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What is the correct capitalization for 'the great wall of china'?

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The correct form is 'The Great Wall of China', as it is a proper noun.

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

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The first word of every sentence should always be capitalized.