Capitalization

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences or for proper nouns.

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When do we capitalize the first letter of a word?

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We capitalize the first letter of a word at the beginning of a sentence.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is the name of a specific 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 'Bob', 'London', and 'Christmas'.

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What should be capitalized in a title?

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The first word, last word, and all important words in a title should be capitalized.

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Is 'i' capitalized in a sentence?

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Yes, 'I' should always be capitalized when referring to oneself.

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Which of the following is a correct sentence? 'bob is going to the park.' or 'Bob is going to the park.'

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'Bob is going to the park.' is correct because 'Bob' is capitalized.

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What do we capitalize in a person's name?

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We capitalize the first letter of each part of a person's name, like 'Harry Potter'.

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Should days of the week be capitalized?

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Yes, days of the week like 'Monday', 'Tuesday', etc., should be capitalized.

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What about months of the year?

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Yes, months like 'January', 'February', etc., should also be capitalized.