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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When should you capitalize the first word of a sentence?

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You should always capitalize the first word of a sentence.

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Which of the following is a proper noun?

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Valentine's Day is a proper noun and should 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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Should the word 'I' be capitalized?

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Yes, the word 'I' is always capitalized when referring to oneself.

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What is the correct capitalization for holidays?

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Holidays like 'Thanksgiving' and 'Labor Day' should be capitalized.

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How do you capitalize titles?

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

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Is 'st. patrick's day' correctly capitalized?

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No, it should be 'St. Patrick's Day'.

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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, like 'Monday' and 'Friday', should always be capitalized.

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When writing a letter, how do you capitalize the greeting?

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In a letter, the greeting should be capitalized, e.g., 'Dear John,'.