Capitalization

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences, names, and titles.

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When do we capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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We capitalize the first word in a sentence to show that it is the beginning of a new thought.

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Which types of words should be capitalized?

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Proper nouns, the first word of a sentence, and titles of books or movies.

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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 include 'New Zealand', 'Sarah', and 'Amazon River'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles?

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In titles, capitalize the first word, the last word, and all major words in between.

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Is 'the' capitalized in titles?

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'The' is only capitalized in titles if it is the first word.

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What is the correct way to write 'the united states of america'?

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The correct way is 'The United States of America'.

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How do we correct 'my grandma'?

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We correct it to 'My Grandma'.

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What is the correct capitalization for 'diary of a wimpy kid'?

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The correct capitalization is 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid'.

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