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 titles.

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Which pronoun is always capitalized?

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The pronoun 'I' is always 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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When do you capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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You capitalize the first word in a sentence to indicate the beginning of a new thought.

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What should you capitalize in a title?

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In a title, you typically capitalize the first and last words, as well as all major words in between.

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Which of the following is a proper noun: 'city' or 'New York'?

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'New York' is a proper noun and should be capitalized.

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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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What is the rule for capitalizing months?

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The names of the months (January, February, etc.) are always capitalized.

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Should you capitalize the word 'earth' 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 an example of a title that should be capitalized?

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Examples include 'Mr.', 'Mrs.', 'Dr.', and 'President'.