Capitalization

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of words, usually for proper nouns, the first word in 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 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 'John', 'Paris', and 'Microsoft'.

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Should the names of days and months be capitalized?

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Yes, the names of days (e.g., Monday) and months (e.g., January) should always be capitalized.

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Is 'uncle' capitalized when used with a name?

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Yes, 'Uncle' should be capitalized when used with a name, like 'Uncle John'.

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When do you capitalize titles before names?

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You capitalize titles like 'Mr.', 'Mrs.', 'Dr.', and 'Professor' when they are used before a person's name.

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Should you capitalize the names of countries?

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Yes, the names of countries should always be capitalized.

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What is the rule for capitalizing holidays?

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The names of holidays, such as 'Christmas' and 'Thanksgiving', should always be capitalized.

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When should you NOT capitalize seasons?

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Seasons like 'spring', 'summer', 'fall', and 'winter' are not capitalized unless they are part of a title.