16 Guidelines to Get You Through Most Situations.

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16 Guidelines to Get You Through Most Situations

 Examples: He said, "Treat her as you would your own daughter." "Look out!" she screamed. "You almost ran into my child."  Student Example:

 Example: Golden Gate Bridge  Student Example:

 Examples: Chairperson Clagget Mr. Claggett, the chairperson of the company, will address us at noon.  Student Example:

 Example: Sincerely, Ms. Haines, Chairperson  Student Example:

 Examples: The president will address Congress. All senators are expected to attend. The governors, lieutenant governors, and attorneys general called for a special task force. Governor Johnson, Lieutenant Governor Hon, Attorney General Witemyre, and Senators Steffen and Merten will attend.  Student Example:

 Example: Will you take my temperature, Doctor?  Student Example:

 Examples: We have had three relatives visit from the South. Go south three blocks and then turn left. We live in the southeast section of town. Southeast is just an adjective here describing section, so it should not be capitalized.  Student Example:

 Examples: The Day of the Jackal What Color Is Your Parachute? A Tale of Two Cities  Student Example:

 Examples: The state has evidence to the contrary. That is a federal offense. The State Board of Equalization collects sales taxes. We will visit three states during our summer vacation. The Federal Bureau of Investigation has been subject to much scrutiny and criticism lately. Her business must comply with all county, state, and federal laws.  Student Example:

 Example: The Bureau of Land Management (Bureau) has some jurisdiction over Indian lands. The Bureau is finding its administrative role to be challenging.  Student Example:

 Example: I love autumn colors and spring flowers.  Student Example:

 Examples: Dear Ms. Mohamed: My dear Mr. Sanchez: Very truly yours,  Student Example:

 Example: I must take English and math. English is capitalized because it comes from the proper noun England, but math does not come from Mathland.  Student Example:

 Example: I must take history and Algebra 2.  Student Example:

 Example: These are my favorite foods: chocolate cake, spaghetti, and artichokes.  Student Example:

 Example: I love Jane Smiley's writing: her book, A Thousand Acres, was beautiful  Student Example: