Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics Capitalization of Proper Nouns/ Abbreviations

Proper nouns, including names of people, places, things, and ideas must begin with capital letters. George Washington Chips Ahoy Lincoln Park Zoo

Abbreviated titles, such as Mr. or Dr Abbreviated titles, such as Mr. or Dr. should begin with a capital letter and end with a period. Dr. Mr.

J.C. Everyone calls my brother J.C. Proper nouns that use initials are also capitalized and use periods. J.C. Everyone calls my brother J.C.

Proper nouns that use initials are also capitalized and use periods. Tuesday Tues.

Why was Grayson late for soccer practice?

The Statue of Liberty is so beautiful.

My favorite brand of cereal is Super Oats.

Did Mrs. Sanchez water her garden this morning?

J.R. Ewing was a famous character on television.

Are you going to the circus, Dr. Hinson?

My dad works for American Motors.

See you next week, Charles!

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Name some products that should be capitalized. Guided Practice Name some products that should be capitalized. Chips Ahoy

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