Rules of Capitalization
1. Capitalize the First Word in a Sentence
Always capitalize the first word in a sentence.
2. Capitalize Proper Nouns
Names of specific people, places, and things are proper nouns and should be capitalized. For example:
- John went to New York City to see the Statue of Liberty.
3. Capitalize Titles and Honorifics
Titles and honorifics used before a person's name should be capitalized. For example:
- Dr. Smith will see you now.
- We are meeting President Johnson tomorrow.
4. Capitalize Days, Months, and Holidays
Names of days, months, and holidays should be capitalized. For example:
- We have a test on Monday.
- Her birthday is in December.
5. Capitalize the Pronoun "I"
The pronoun "I" should always be capitalized, no matter where it appears in a sentence.
6. Capitalize the First Word of a Direct Quote
When using a direct quote, capitalize the first word of the quote. For example:
- She said, "I love to read."
7. Do Not Capitalize Seasons or Directions
Seasons (spring, summer, fall, winter) and directions (north, south, east, west) should not be capitalized, unless they are part of a proper noun.
8. Capitalize Important Words in Titles
When writing titles of books, movies, or songs, capitalize the important words. For example:
- Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
[Capitalization] Related Worksheets and Study Guides:
.◂English Language Arts Worksheets and Study Guides Third Grade. Capitalization/Punctuation
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