Capitalization Rules in Writing

The video tutorial provides a comprehensive guide on capitalization rules in writing. It covers when to capitalize titles before and after names, academic disciplines, and languages. It also explains capitalization in titles of works, academic degrees, and designations, as well as document and report titles. Additionally, it discusses the importance of following these rules to improve writing skills. The video concludes with a note on the disappearance of languages worldwide.

When should you capitalize a person's title?

• When used alone

• Always, regardless of position

• When it precedes their name

• Only when it follows their name

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Which titles are usually abbreviated before a name?

• Sir and Madam

• Professor

• Doctor and Reverend

• Mr. and Mrs.

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In which case do you capitalize academic disciplines?

• Always

• Never

• Only in formal documents

• When referring to a language, ethnic group, or geographical entity

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What is the general rule for capitalizing job titles?

• Never capitalize

• Always capitalize

• Depends on the order and use of the words

• Only capitalize if internationally recognized

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What should be capitalized in the titles of works?

• Only nouns and pronouns

• Nouns, pronouns, verbs, adverbs, adjectives, and some conjunctions

• Only verbs and adverbs

• All words

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How should you add academic degrees to someone's name in writing?

• In capitals

• Using abbreviations only

• Not necessary to mention

• In lowercase

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What can override capitalization rules on book jackets?

• Aesthetic preferences

• Author's reputation

• Grammar mistakes

• Publisher's choice

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What is the rule for capitalizing words in document titles?

• Capitalize all principle words

• No specific rules

• Capitalize all nouns and verbs

• Capitalize the first and last words only

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Which words are capitalized in titles of musical compositions?

• Only the first and last words

• All nouns, pronouns, adjectives, verbs, and adverbs

• Only nouns and main verbs

• Randomly selected words

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What did language experts claim in 2008?

• Approximately 3,000 languages were at risk of disappearing

• English became the most spoken language

• New languages were discovered

• Language rules became stricter

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