Capitalization - Lesson 1

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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. It is used for proper nouns, the beginning of sentences, and certain titles.

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When should you capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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The first word in a sentence should always be capitalized to indicate the beginning of a new thought.

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Which types of nouns are always capitalized?

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Proper nouns, which name specific people, places, or organizations, are always 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 thing, such as 'Brock', 'Miss Logan', or 'New York'.

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Should the word 'I' be capitalized?

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Yes, the word 'I' is always capitalized when used as a pronoun.

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How do you capitalize titles of books?

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In titles of books, capitalize the first word, the last word, and all major words in between, such as 'Where the Red Fern Grows'.

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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, such as 'Monday', 'Tuesday', etc., are always capitalized.

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Should the names of months be capitalized?

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Yes, the names of months, like 'January', 'February', etc., are always capitalized.

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What is the capitalization rule for the word 'the' in titles?

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The word 'the' is only capitalized in titles if it is the first word.

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When should you capitalize geographical names?

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Geographical names, such as 'Mount Everest' or 'Pacific Ocean', should always be capitalized.