Capital Letter Use

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What is the rule for capitalizing the first word in a sentence?

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The first word of a sentence should always begin with a capital letter.

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Which types of nouns should be capitalized?

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Proper nouns, which include names of people, specific places, and organizations, should be capitalized.

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When should the names of days and months be capitalized?

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The names of days of the week and months of the year should always be capitalized.

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

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In titles, the first and last words, as well as all major words, should be capitalized.

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Are common nouns capitalized?

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No, common nouns are not capitalized unless they begin a sentence.

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What is the capitalization rule for acronyms?

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Acronyms should be written in all capital letters.

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How should you capitalize the phrase 'yours truly' at the end of a letter?

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The phrase should be capitalized as 'Yours Truly'.

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What is the capitalization rule for geographical names?

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Geographical names, such as countries, cities, and landmarks, should be capitalized.

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Should the word 'I' be capitalized in a sentence?

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Yes, the pronoun 'I' should always be capitalized.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles before names?

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Titles such as 'Mr.', 'Mrs.', 'Dr.', and 'Prof.' should be capitalized when used before a name.