Capitalization

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What is capitalization?

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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 you capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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You should always capitalize the first word in a sentence.

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Should the names of people be capitalized?

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Yes, the names of people are proper nouns and should always be capitalized.

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Is 'i' capitalized when used as a pronoun?

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Yes, the pronoun 'I' is always capitalized.

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Should days of the week be capitalized?

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Yes, the names of days of the week are proper nouns and should be capitalized.

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What about months of the year?

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Yes, the names of months are also proper nouns and should be capitalized.

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Should titles of books be capitalized?

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Yes, the main words in the titles of books should be capitalized.

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Is it correct to capitalize 'Mr.' and 'Ms.'?

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Yes, titles like 'Mr.' and 'Ms.' should always be capitalized.

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Should the word 'Earth' be capitalized when referring to the planet?

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Yes, 'Earth' should be capitalized when referring to the planet.

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What is a proper noun?

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