Capitalization

Proper Nouns and Adjectives Capitalize people’s names Angus L. Macdonald Angus L. Macdonald

Capitalize the title used with people’s names. Also capitalize the initials or abbreviations that stand for those names. Miss, Ms., Mrs. and Mr. are always capitalized. Miss, Ms., Mrs. and Mr. are always capitalized. Examples: Ms. Susan Brooks and Judge Ellen O’Brien Examples: Ms. Susan Brooks and Judge Ellen O’Brien Do not capitalize a title that is used without a name. Example: The judge in this courtroom is Justice Black. Example: The judge in this courtroom is Justice Black.

Capitalize titles of very high importance, even when they are used without names: The Prime Minister of Canada The Prime Minister of Canada

Family Relationships Capitalize such family words as mother, father, aunt, and uncle when they are used as names. If the noun is preceded by a possessive word or by “a”, “an”, or “the”, it is not capitalized. Examples: Examples: Jessica’s mother is here, Mom. My mom’s car needs a new battery,

The Pronoun I Capitalize the pronoun I Example: I am great and wonderful. Example: I am great and wonderful.

Correct the following sentences 1.A hurricane hit the town that dad and i were visiting. 2.The members of parliament sponsored the bill to protect consumers against fraud. 3.The director of st. christopher hospital is my cousin, robin brown.

Answers 1.A hurricane hit the town that Dad and I were visiting. 2.The Members of Parliament sponsored the bill to protect consumers against fraud. 3.The director of St. Christopher Hospital is my cousin, Robin Brown.

Geographic Names Capitalize geographical names. If the word “the” appears before a place name, it is not part of the name and is therefore not capitalized. Examples: North America, the Atlantic Ocean, New Brunswick, Trans-Canada Highway, Banff National Park Examples: North America, the Atlantic Ocean, New Brunswick, Trans-Canada Highway, Banff National Park

Directions and Sections Capitalize names of sections of the country. Example: The Prairie Provinces are Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Example: The Prairie Provinces are Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Capitalize proper adjectives that come from names of sections of the country. Example: Atlantic salmon, a Prairie town Example: Atlantic salmon, a Prairie town

Directions and Sections Do not capitalize directions of the compass. Example: Drive east from Montreal to Moncton. Example: Drive east from Montreal to Moncton. Do not capitalize adjectives that come from words showing direction. Example: The parking lot is on the north side of the building. Example: The parking lot is on the north side of the building.

Correct the following sentences 1.The yukon is north of alberta. 2.The andes mountains are in south america. 3.Some italian foods are now popular in canada. 4.My grandparents live on main street in bathurst. 5.Vancouver’s biggest park is stanley park.

Answers 1.The Yukon is north of Alberta. 2.The Andes Mountains are in South America. 3.Some Italian foods are now popular in Canada. 4.My grandparents live on Main Street in Bathurst. 5.Vancouver’s biggest park is Stanley Park.

Organizations and Institutions Capitalize the names of organizations and institutions, including political parties, governmental bodies or agencies, schools, colleges, churches, hospitals, clubs, businesses, and abbreviations of these names. Examples: Hospital for Sick Children, Canadian Medical Association Examples: Hospital for Sick Children, Canadian Medical Association

Organizations and Institutions Do not capitalize such words as school, company, church, and hospital when they are not used as parts of names. Example: Several people from our church work at the hospital. Example: Several people from our church work at the hospital.

Events, Documents, and Periods of Time Capitalize the names of historical events, documents, and periods of time. Examples: Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Vietnam War Examples: Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Vietnam War

Months, Days, and Holidays Capitalize names of months, days, and holidays, but not the names of seasons. Examples: July, Thursday, Halloween, winter Examples: July, Thursday, Halloween, winter

Races, Languages, Nationalities, Religions Capitalize the names of races, languages, nationalities, and religions. Also capitalize any adjectives that come from these names. Examples: Greek, German, Polish Examples: Greek, German, Polish

School Subjects Do not capitalize the names of school subjects, except course titles followed by a number. Example: social studies, Math 101 Example: social studies, Math 101 Remember that names of languages are always capitalized. Example: English, French Example: English, French

Ships, Trains, Airplanes, Automobiles Capitalize the names of ships, trains, airplanes, and automobiles. Example: Nissan Altima, Queen Elizabeth II Example: Nissan Altima, Queen Elizabeth II

Correct the following sentences 1.Every june, elizabeth seaton high school holds a carnival. 2.The high school is across the street from lakeview hospital. 3.The marzo family spent august traveling through europe in a volkswagon van. 4.via connects halifax to montreal.

Answers 1.Every June, Elizabeth Seaton High School holds a carnival. 2.The high school is across the street from Lakeview Hospital. 3.The Marzo family spent August traveling through Europe in a Volkswagon van. 4.Via connects Halifax to Montreal.

First Words - Sentences and Poetry Capitalize the first word of every sentences and the first word of most lines of poetry. One more in misted April One more in misted April The world is growing green. - “An April Morning” by Bliss Carmen

Quotations Capitalize the first word of a direct quotation. A direct quotation tells the exact words of a speaker or writer. Emerson said, “The only way to have a friend is to be one.” Emerson said, “The only way to have a friend is to be one.” In a divided quotation, a direct quotation is broken into two parts by words like “he said” or “she explained”. Do not capitalize the first word of the second unless it starts a new sentence. “I agree,” Tim said, “that a good friend is rare.” “I agree,” Tim said, “that a good friend is rare.” “I agree.” Tim said. “A good friend is rare.” “I agree.” Tim said. “A good friend is rare.”

Letter Parts Capitalize the first word in the greeting and closing of a letter. Examples: Dear John Examples: Dear John Yours truly Yours truly

Titles Capitalize the first word and all important words in titles of books, newspaper, magazines, plays, movies, television, works of arts, songs, poems, short stories, and magazine articles. Examples: The Fredericton Gleaner, Cosmopolitan, When I Grow Up Examples: The Fredericton Gleaner, Cosmopolitan, When I Grow Up

Correct the following sentences 1.dear ms. kruger: your two tickets to a special showing of the star wars trilogy are enclosed. thank you for your order. sincerely yours, 2. “dave,” joyce said, “watch while i try a cartwheel.” 3. “i keep forgetting my locker combination.” said adam. “maybe i should write it down.”

Answers 1.Dear Ms. Kruger: Your two tickets to a special showing of the Star Wars trilogy are enclosed. Thank you for your order. Sincerely yours, 2. “Dave,” Joyce said, “watch while I try a cartwheel.” 3. “I keep forgetting my locker combination.” said Adam. “Maybe I should write it down.”