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 do you capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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You always capitalize the first word in a sentence.

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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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Is 'uncle' capitalized in 'uncle Raymond'?

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No, 'uncle' should be capitalized as 'Uncle' because it is used as a title before a name.

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Which of the following is capitalized correctly: 'dr. Johnson' or 'Dr. Johnson'?

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'Dr. Johnson' is correct because titles are capitalized.

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Do you capitalize days of the week?

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

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles?

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The first and last words of a title, as well as all major words, should be capitalized.

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Should 'i' be capitalized in 'bob and i went to the store'?

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Yes, 'i' should be capitalized to 'I'.

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Are common nouns capitalized?

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

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Is 'Mrs. monte' capitalized correctly?

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No, it should be 'Mrs. Monte' with 'Monte' capitalized.