Capitalization

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What is capitalization?

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

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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 is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a particular person, place, or organization, and it is always capitalized.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'John', 'Paris', and 'Microsoft'.

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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 (Monday, Tuesday, etc.) are always capitalized.

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Should the word 'I' be capitalized?

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Yes, the pronoun 'I' is always capitalized.

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How do you capitalize titles?

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

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What is the correct capitalization for 'the president of the united states'?

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The correct capitalization is 'the President of the United States'.

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When do you capitalize the names of organizations?

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The names of organizations, such as 'Red Cross' or 'United Nations', should always be capitalized.

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What is the correct way to write 'the month of january'?

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The correct way is 'the month of January'.