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 sentences and for proper nouns.

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When should the first word of a sentence be capitalized?

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The first word of a sentence should always be capitalized.

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What are proper nouns?

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Proper nouns are specific names of people, places, organizations, or sometimes things, and they are always capitalized.

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What does the acronym MINTS stand for in capitalization rules?

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MINTS stands for Months, Important words, Names, Titles, and Start of sentences.

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Which months should be capitalized?

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All months of the year should be capitalized, such as January, February, etc.

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What are some examples of holidays that should be capitalized?

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Examples include Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Independence Day.

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Should the names of days of the week be capitalized?

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Yes, the names of the days of the week should always be capitalized.

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What is an example of a sentence that correctly uses capitalization?

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An example is: 'My friend lives in New York City.'

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What should be capitalized in the sentence: 'the president of the united states visited.'?

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The president of the United States visited.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles?

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In titles, capitalize the first and last words, as well as all major words in between.