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 for proper nouns, the first word of a sentence, and certain 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 to indicate the beginning of a new thought or statement.

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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', 'Microsoft').

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How do you capitalize titles of books, movies, and songs?

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In titles, capitalize the first and last words, as well as all major words in between (e.g., 'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix').

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What is the rule for capitalizing the pronoun 'I'?

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

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Which of the following is a correctly capitalized sentence?

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I love The Night at the Museum, which takes place at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City.

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What is the correct capitalization for countries?

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Country names should always be capitalized (e.g., 'New Zealand', 'The United States').

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

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

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How do you capitalize names of organizations?

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Names of organizations should be fully capitalized (e.g., 'World Health Organization', 'National Aeronautics and Space Administration').

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What is the capitalization rule for titles of respect?

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Titles of respect (e.g., 'Dr.', 'Mr.', 'Mrs.') should be capitalized when used before a name (e.g., 'Dr. Smith').