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 in a sentence, and certain titles.

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When should you capitalize the first word of a sentence?

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You should always capitalize the first word of a sentence to indicate the beginning of a new thought.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or organization, and it is always capitalized (e.g., 'Sarah', 'Paris', 'Microsoft').

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What is the rule for capitalizing titles?

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

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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') are always capitalized.

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Is 'internet' capitalized?

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The word 'internet' is generally not capitalized unless it starts a sentence.

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What is the correct capitalization for 'walking taco'?

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The correct capitalization is 'Walking Taco'.

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How do you capitalize the name of a book?

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Capitalize the first word, the last word, and all major words in the title of a book (e.g., 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone').

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What is the correct capitalization for 'minecraft'?

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The correct capitalization is 'Minecraft'.

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When do you capitalize adjectives derived from proper nouns?

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Capitalize adjectives derived from proper nouns when they refer to a specific group or culture (e.g., 'French fries', 'American history').