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 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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Which of the following is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name of a person, place, or organization, such as 'Kate Smith' or 'New York'.

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What is a common noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing, such as 'city' or 'dog'.

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Which pronoun is always capitalized?

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The pronoun 'I' is always capitalized.

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How do you capitalize titles?

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

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What is an example of a sentence with correct capitalization?

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'Bob is going to meet Jane.' is an example of correct capitalization.

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What should you capitalize in a date?

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Capitalize the names of months and days of the week, such as 'January' and 'Monday'.

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When do you capitalize family titles?

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Capitalize family titles when they are used as a name, such as 'Grandma' or 'Aunt Sue'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing geographical names?

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Capitalize geographical names, such as 'Mount Everest' or 'Pacific Ocean'.