Capitalization Rules

Capitalization Rules Rule Example #1: Do capitalize the first letter of George Washington; Canada; a proper noun, a name for a Dr. Pepper; the Rocky Mountains; person, place, thing, or event. the Lincoln Tunnel; World War II

Capitalization Rules Rule Example #2: Do capitalize all significant A Tale of Two Cities words in titles of books, The Scarlett Letter magazines, stories, movies, and The New York Times other media. Revenge of the Teenage Vixens from Always capitalize Outer Space the first and last words. The Star-Spangled Banner Do NOT capitalize articles (a, an, The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Sewing the), prepositions (as, at, of on, Of Mice and Men for, in), or conjunctions (and, but, or) that contain four letters or fewer

Capitalization Rules Rule Example #3: Do capitalize the first letter of a sentence, even in a quotation. My mother said, “Your father will be home shortly.” #Rule 4: Do capitalize names of Aunt Karen gives great presents. relatives that indicate family Please ask Grandmother to answer relationship when used with the her telephone. person’s name or alone as the Dad gets home early on Fridays, but name you call that person. Mom usually works late.

Capitalization Rules Rule Example I wrote a letter to Governor Jindal. # 5: Do capitalize a title that I wrote a letter to Governor Jindal. precedes a name, but do not I also wrote to Bobby Brown, a senator capitalize a title that follows a from Louisiana. name or is used as a general Thank you for your response, word. Governor. Do capitalize titles when Do I need to come in today, Doctor? addressing someone directly. # 6: Do capitalize countries, England, English, American nationalities, and languages. Spain, Spanish