Use a capital letter for 1. the letter “I” when referring to yourself 2. the first word in a direct quote 3. a person’s name (or initials) and any title.

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Use a capital letter for 1. the letter “I” when referring to yourself 2. the first word in a direct quote 3. a person’s name (or initials) and any title that comes before the name 4. the first word in every sentence 5. the name of historic events and periods (but not numbered time periods)

6. days of the week and months of the year (NOT the seasons) 7. the names of races, nationalities, languages and religions 8. geographical areas, but not directions 9. The first word and other important words in a title 10. names of historic events and time periods 11. Names of specific buildings, specific places, specific organizations, specific things

Which sentence uses capital letters correctly? Let ’ s practice.

grandpa has a turtle named speedy. Grandpa has a turtle named Speedy.

Our two cats are named Tippy and Mittens. our two cats are named tippy and mittens.

Is Thanksgiving in November? is thanksgiving in november?

Mr. strange is going to chicago, illinois. Mr. Strange is going to Chicago, Illinois.

At that point senator h. b. Jones and doctor joyce ray entered the room. At that point Senator H.B. Jones and Doctor Joyce Ray entered the room.

His birthday is friday, october 2, but mine is in the Summer. His birthday is Friday, October 2, but mine is in the summer.

The African-American man spoke Swahili, and the Spaniard spoke Spanish. The african-american man spoke swahili, and the spaniard spoke spanish.

He found the pace of life slower in the south than in the north. He found the pace of life slower in the South than in the North.

He was traveling south on the interstate. He was traveling South on the interstate.

It is often said that the second world war ushered in the atomic age. It is often said that the Second World War ushered in the Atomic Age.

Radio City Music Hall is located in New York City. Radio city music hall is located in new york city.