Capitalization

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What is capitalization in writing?

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

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When should you capitalize proper nouns?

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Proper nouns, which name specific people, places, organizations, or sometimes things, should always be capitalized.

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What is the rule for capitalizing the names of geographical regions?

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Names of geographical regions, such as 'Southwest,' should be capitalized when they refer to a specific area.

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How should the names of specific institutions be capitalized?

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The names of specific institutions, like 'University of Tokyo,' should have each significant word capitalized.

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What is the correct capitalization for the word 'japanese'?

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The correct capitalization is 'Japanese' when referring to the language or nationality.

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When is it appropriate to use lowercase for directional terms like 'north' or 'south'?

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Directional terms should be lowercase when they are used generically, such as 'south of the city,' but capitalized when they refer to a specific region, like 'the Southwest.'

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What is the capitalization rule for titles of books, movies, and songs?

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In titles, capitalize the first and last words, as well as all major words in between, except for short conjunctions, articles, and prepositions.

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How do you capitalize the names of 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 'January.'

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What is the rule for capitalizing family relationship terms?

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Capitalize family relationship terms like 'Mom' or 'Dad' when they are used as proper nouns, but not when used generically.

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What is the correct capitalization for the word 'museum' in 'Henry Ford museum'?

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The correct capitalization is 'Museum' when it is part of the official name, 'Henry Ford Museum.'