Capitalization

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the writing of a word with its first letter in uppercase and the remaining letters in lowercase.

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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 a specific name for a particular person, place, or organization, and it is always capitalized.

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Should the word 'mom' be capitalized in a sentence?

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No, 'mom' should not be capitalized unless it is used as a proper noun or at the beginning of a sentence.

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What is the correct way to write the sentence: 'people came from Paris, London, and Rome.'?

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The correct way is: 'People came from Paris, London, and Rome.'

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Is the sentence 'I hope that Mr. adam's final isn't too hard.' correct?

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No, it is incorrect because 'adam' should be capitalized as 'Adam'.

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What should you capitalize in a title?

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You should capitalize the first word, last word, and all major words in a title.

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When is it appropriate to capitalize a person's title?

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A person's title should be capitalized when it precedes their name.

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What is the rule for capitalizing days of the week?

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Days of the week should always be capitalized.

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Should the word 'school' be capitalized in the sentence 'My mom always drives me to school in the morning.'?

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No, 'school' should not be capitalized in this context.