Capitalization

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the writing of a word with its first letter in uppercase and the remaining letters in lowercase. It is used to indicate the beginning of sentences, proper nouns, and titles.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a particular person, place, or organization, and it is always capitalized (e.g., 'New York', 'Sarah').

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What is a proper adjective?

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A proper adjective is an adjective that is derived from a proper noun and is always capitalized (e.g., 'American' from 'America').

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles before names?

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Titles such as 'Mr.', 'Mrs.', 'Dr.', and 'President' should be capitalized when they precede a person's name.

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When should the word 'I' be capitalized?

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The pronoun 'I' is always capitalized, regardless of its position in a sentence.

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What is the capitalization rule for days of the week and months?

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The names of days of the week and months are always capitalized (e.g., 'Monday', 'January').

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What is the capitalization rule for geographical names?

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Geographical names, including countries, cities, and landmarks, are always capitalized (e.g., 'France', 'Mount Everest').

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What is the capitalization rule for acronyms and initialisms?

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Acronyms and initialisms, such as 'NASA' and 'U.S.A', should be capitalized.

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What is the capitalization rule for titles of books, movies, and songs?

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In titles of books, movies, and songs, the first and last words, as well as all major words, should be capitalized (e.g., 'The Great Gatsby').

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What is the capitalization rule for the first word in a sentence?

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The first word of a sentence should always be capitalized.