Capitalization+Rules

There are many times when a word or words must be **capitalized**. Here are ten capitalization rules you should know and use. An example is shown for each rule. • Capitalize the first word of a sentence. > **It** is important to know when a word must be capitalized. • Capitalize the pronoun "I." > Do you think **I** should study for another hour? • Capitalize proper nouns (names of specific people, places, events, and organizations). > I believe that **George Washington** was our greatest president. • Capitalize days of the week, holidays, and months of the year. > We usually go on vacation during **July** and **August**. • Capitalize the first word in a quote. > I was pleased when my teacher said to me, "**You** are a wonderful student." • Capitalize the name of a language. > Next year I will study **Spanish** literature. • Capitalize the official title of a person when used with that person's name. > My friend told me that **Dr.** Hawkins is a great chemistry teacher. • Capitalize initials in someone's name. > My favorite author is **J. R. R.** Tolkien. • Capitalize the first word of a salutation or closing. > **With** warmest regards, > //Amanda Warren// > • Capitalize the first word and last words and each important word in the title of a book, movie, etc. Do not capitalize short words within a title (e.g.,a, an, and, as, if, for, or, the). Also, do not capitalize prepositions. > I was very moved when I read **To Kill** a **Mockingbird**. > **There are many capitalization rules. Knowing and using these ten rules is a good start.**

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