2. I. Main topic A.Subtopic B.Subtopic 1. Topic 2. Topic

3.  AustraliaAustralian vacation  VictoriaVictorian England

4.  Pope Theodore  Chief Smith  I feel much better, Doctor. Do not capitalize a title that follows a person’s name. Ronald Reagan, president of the United States, served two terms.

5. Capitalize a word showing a family relationship if it is either:  before a proper name  in place of a proper name When Cousin Tina arrived, the children were delighted. I hope Mom made peach cobbler. Do not capitalize a word showing a family relationship if it is preceded by a possessive noun or pronoun. Carol’s mom is a good baker. Your cousin has a swimming pool.

6. Asian Indian German English Greek Arabic

7.  Abbreviations of proper nouns  Thurs.  U.S.A  Sept. Abbreviations related to dates and times B.C. A.M.

8.  Maria Garcia, M.D.  Lydia Star, Ph.D. States MD VA

9.  National Geographic Society  New York University  Democratic Party/ Democrat  Peace Corps  Bank One, Incorporated  Baltimore Ravens

10.  I left school at three o’clock.  I attend Atholton High School

11.  Do not capitalize when it is used to describe a way of thought or an ideal.  We discussed republican theories last night.  How does a democratic government work? vs. Are they members of the Democratic or Republican party?

12.  Third Avenue  Jersey City  Maryland  The Midwest  Asia  Atlantic Ocean

13.  the South  East Haven  Do not capitalize them when they indicate a direction.  south of the city  driving east

14.  Saturn  Neptune  Castor

15.  Statue of Liberty  Chrysler Building  Great Wall of China  Midtown Tunnel  Washington Bridge

16.  Santa Maria  Air Force One  USS Constitution

17.  Spanish Civil War  Louisiana Purchase  Dark Ages  Ice Age  Chicago World’s Fair  Kentucky Derby  Inauguration Day

18.  spring  summer  fall  winter

19.  Holy Spirit  Joseph  Amish  Muslim  Ramadan  Note: when referring to Greek or Roman deities, do not capitalzie the words god, gods or goddess.

20.  Spanish  Women’s Studies 152

21.  the London Times  King Lear  Wreck-it Ralph  Note: it is common practice not to capitalize the article preceding the title of a newspaper or periodical

22.  Fifth Amendment  Academy Award

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