Capitalization and Spelling

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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 for proper nouns, the beginning of sentences, and titles.

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When should you capitalize the names of places?

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You should capitalize the names of specific places, such as cities, countries, and landmarks (e.g., London, France, St. Paul's Cathedral).

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What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns?

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Proper nouns, which name specific people, places, or organizations, should always be capitalized (e.g., Christopher Wren, New England Patriots).

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How do you capitalize titles of works?

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In titles of books, movies, and other works, capitalize the first and last words, as well as all major words in between (e.g., 'The Great Gatsby').

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What is the difference between 'marvelous' and 'marvellous'?

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'Marvelous' is the American English spelling, while 'marvellous' is the British English spelling of the same word, meaning wonderful or astonishing.

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What is the correct way to write a date in a sentence?

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Capitalize the first letter of the day of the week and the month (e.g., 'Next Tuesday, we will have a meeting.').

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How should you write a quote that includes dialogue?

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Capitalize the first word of the quote and any proper nouns within it (e.g., 'He said, "I will be there on time."').

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What is the rule for capitalizing the first word of a sentence?

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Always capitalize the first word of a sentence, regardless of what it is (e.g., 'The dog is barking.').

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When should you capitalize the names of organizations?

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Capitalize the names of specific organizations, companies, and institutions (e.g., United Nations, Harvard University).

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles before names?

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Capitalize titles when they precede a person's name (e.g., 'President Lincoln'), but do not capitalize when they follow the name (e.g., 'Abraham Lincoln, president').