Capitalization

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of words, typically for proper nouns, the first word of a sentence, and certain other specific cases.

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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?

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Proper nouns are specific names of people, places, organizations, or sometimes things, and they are always capitalized.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'Sarah', '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 'spring' be capitalized in the sentence 'This year, spring started on March 19.'?

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No, 'spring' should not be capitalized unless it is part of a title or at the beginning of a sentence.

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When do you capitalize titles before names?

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Titles such as 'Mr.', 'Mrs.', 'Dr.', and 'Professor' should be capitalized when they precede a person's name.

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Is 'the month of August' capitalized correctly?

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Yes, 'August' is capitalized because it is a proper noun.

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What is the correct capitalization for 'general' in 'General Powell'?

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'General' should be capitalized because it is a title used before a name.

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When should you not capitalize a word in a sentence?

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Do not capitalize common nouns unless they start a sentence or are part of a title.