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, proper nouns, and certain other words to indicate importance or to follow grammatical rules.

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When should you capitalize the first word of a sentence?

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The first word of a sentence should always be capitalized.

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What are proper nouns and when should they be capitalized?

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Proper nouns are specific names of people, places, organizations, or sometimes things. They should always be capitalized.

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Should days of the week be capitalized?

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Yes, days of the week (e.g., Monday, Tuesday) should always be capitalized.

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Should the names of months be capitalized?

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Yes, the names of months (e.g., January, February) should always be capitalized.

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Is 'I' always capitalized in writing?

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Yes, the pronoun 'I' is always capitalized.

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When should titles be capitalized?

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Titles of books, movies, songs, and other works should be capitalized, typically capitalizing the first and last words, as well as all major words in between.

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What is the rule for capitalizing the word 'one' in a sentence?

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The word 'one' should only be capitalized if it is the first word of a sentence or part of a title.

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Are acronyms and initialisms capitalized?

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Yes, acronyms and initialisms (e.g., NASA, FBI) are always capitalized.

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Should the names of countries and nationalities be capitalized?

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Yes, the names of countries (e.g., Canada, France) and nationalities (e.g., Canadian, French) should always be capitalized.

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