Capitalization

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What is Capitalization?

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

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When do we capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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We capitalize the first word in a sentence to show that it is the beginning of a new thought.

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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 of proper nouns include 'Harry', 'Disney World', and 'Louisiana'.

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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 of common nouns include 'city', 'dog', and 'teacher'.

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Should the word 'December' be capitalized?

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Yes, 'December' is a month and is a proper noun, so it should be capitalized.

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Which of the following should be capitalized: 'the library' or 'The Library'?

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'The Library' should be capitalized because it is the name of a specific place.

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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, like 'Monday' and 'Friday', are always capitalized.

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Is 'camp' a proper noun?

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No, 'camp' is a common noun and should not be capitalized unless it is part of a specific name.