Capitalization

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of words, usually for proper nouns, the first word of a sentence, and titles.

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When should you capitalize the first word of a sentence?

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The first word of a sentence should always be capitalized.

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What are proper nouns?

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Proper nouns are specific names of people, places, or organizations that are always capitalized, like 'John', 'Paris', or 'NASA'.

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Should the names of days and months be capitalized?

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Yes, the names of days (e.g., Monday) and months (e.g., January) should always be capitalized.

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Is 'thanksgiving' capitalized in 'Thanksgiving Day'?

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Yes, 'Thanksgiving' is capitalized because it is the name of a specific holiday.

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How do you capitalize titles of books?

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In titles of books, capitalize the first word, the last word, and all major words in between.

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Should 'king' be capitalized when referring to Martin Luther King Jr.?

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Yes, 'King' should be capitalized when it is part of a proper noun like 'Martin Luther King Jr.'.

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What is the rule for capitalizing family titles?

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Capitalize family titles (e.g., Mom, Dad) when they are used as proper nouns, but not when used generically.

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Should 'atlanta' be capitalized in 'pastor in atlanta'?

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Yes, 'Atlanta' should be capitalized because it is a proper noun.

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What is the correct way to write 'henry’s freedom box'?

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It should be 'Henry’s Freedom Box' with both 'Henry' and 'Freedom Box' capitalized.