Rules of Capitalization

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Rules of Capitalization Eleven Simple Rules for Capitalizing Words

The Letter "I" Rule #1: Always capitalize the letter "I" when it is used to refer to yourself. Wrong: She and i did not go to the movies together. Right: She and I have the same lunch period.

The First Letter in a Sentence Rule #2: Always capitalize the first letter of the first word in each sentence. Wrong: she likes to go jogging early in the morning. Right: He cannot make it to class on time if he sleeps in.

The First Letter in a Direct Quote Rule #3: Always capitalize the first letter of the first word in a direct quote. Wrong: The manager yelled, "be quiet or get out!" Right: The manager yelled, "Be quiet or get out!"

A Broken Quote When a quote is broken, the second part is not capitalized unless it is a new sentence. Wrong: "Let's not," he stated, "Make any quick decisions." Right: "Do not," he said, "pretend not to hear me."

A Person's Name, Initials, and Title Rule #4: Capitalize a person's name (or initials) and any title that comes before the name. Wrong: At that point senator h.b. Jones and doctor joyce ray entered the room. Right: At that point Senator H.B. Jones and Doctor Joyce Ray entered the room.

Capitalize Days & Months--Not Seasons! Rule #5: Always capitalize the days of the week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, etc.) and the months of the year (January, February, March, etc.); however, do not capitalize the seasons: fall, winter spring, summer. Wrong: His birthday is friday, october 2, but mine is in the Summer. Right: His birthday is Friday, October 2, but mine is in the summer.

Races, Nationalities, Languages & Religions Rule # 6: Always capitalize the names of races, nationalities, languages and religions. For example--African-American, Caucasian, Spanish, Irish, Methodist, Catholic. Wrong: The african-american man was a baptist, and the spaniard was catholic. Right: The African-American man was a Baptist, and the Spaniard was a Catholic.

The Deity--God, the Savior, the Lord, Jehovah Rule #7: Capitalize words describing the Deity--God, the Savior, the Lord, Jehovah. Wrong: Our father... Right: Our Father...

Geographical Areas Rule #8: Always capitalize geographical areas (the North, the South), but not directions. Wrong: He found the pace of life slower in the south than in the north. Right: He found the pace of life slower in the South than in the North. Wrong: He was traveling South on the interstate. Right: He was traveling south on the interstate.

The First Word...and Other Important Words in a Title Rule #9: Always capitalize the first word and other important words in the name of a book, play, poem, or song. Do not capitalize unimportant words-- a, in, on, the, for, at. Wrong: the Cat In The Hat Right: The Cat in the Hat

Historic Events and Periods Rule #10: Always capitalize the name of historic events and periods. (Do not capitalize numbered periods such as tenth century) Wrong: It is often said that the second world war ushered in the atomic age. Right: It is often said that the Second World War ushered in the Atomic Age.

Specific Buildings, Places, Organizations, and Things Rule #11: Always capitalize the names of specific buildings (the Empire State Building), specific places (Yellowstone National Park), specific organizations (the Ohio National Guard), and specific things (the B29 Flying Fortress). Wrong: Radio city music hall is located in new york city. Right: Radio City Music Hall is located in New York City.

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