10th Grade 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 to indicate the beginning of sentences, proper nouns, and titles.

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When should the first word of a sentence be capitalized?

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The first word of a sentence should always be capitalized to indicate the start of a new thought or statement.

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What are proper nouns?

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Proper nouns are specific names of people, places, organizations, or sometimes things, and they are always capitalized (e.g., 'David', 'Italy', 'Algerian').

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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., 'The Great Gatsby', 'Star Wars: A New Hope').

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

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

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Should the word 'I' be capitalized?

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Yes, the pronoun 'I' is always capitalized in English.

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What is the capitalization rule for nationalities and languages?

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Nationalities and languages are always capitalized (e.g., 'French', 'Algerian', 'Spanish').

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When should geographical names be capitalized?

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Geographical names, including countries, cities, and landmarks, should always be capitalized (e.g., 'Yellowstone National Park', 'Africa').

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What is the capitalization rule for titles before names?

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Titles that precede names should be capitalized (e.g., 'President Lincoln', 'Dr. Smith').

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How do you capitalize family relationship terms?

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Family relationship terms are capitalized when used as proper nouns (e.g., 'Grandma', 'Uncle Joe') but not when used generically (e.g., 'my grandma').