Capitalization
Rule 1: Capitalize the first word of a sentence, the pronoun I in any location and a
person’s name. Example: Tim Jackson bought a computer, and I learned how to use it.
Rule 2: Capitalize the first word in a quotation.
Example: Mr. Marsh exclaimed, “Let’s do the best we can!”
Rule 3: Capitalize the first word and all titles and nouns in the salutation of a letter. A
comma should also be placed at the end of each.
Example: Dear Miranda,
Sincerely yours,
Very truly yours,
Rule 4: Capitalize the names of the days of the week, special days (holidays), and
months of the years
Example: Tuesday
Memorial Day
March
Rule 5: When abbreviating states, both letters should be capitalized.
Example: TX
AZ
MO
Rule 6: Capitalize the name brand but not the generic product’s name.
Example. Hostess Twinkies snacks
Lava soap
Mercedes-Benz cars
Reebok tennis shoes
Wonder bread
Apple personal computers
Rule 7: Capitalize the names of streets, cities, businesses and buildings and school
subjects.
Example. Dr. Ralph H. Poteet High School 3300 Poteet Drive
Mesquite
Type your name at the top of your paper and then your class period. Hit enter twice.
Type the following sentences and make all corrections needed including punctuation
and capitalization. You may NOT copy and paste.
Do not change the font or the font size.
1. if i go to the show, would you like to go with me
2. in june it is usually hot but in december it is much cooler
3. my mother stated if you want a good job you have to stay in school
4. my aunt Mary said we can't go to the high school for the thanksgiving pageant
5. july the 4th is going to be on a thursday next year
6. mother works at brown national bank and father is employed by the city.
7. the Shakespearean festival held each summer in Canada is a must see for english
literature students
8. the titanic sank after it struck an iceberg in the north atlantic ocean.
9. this summer i hope to drive to the west and visit ca
10.next year i must take french and american history
11.sincerely yours
12.thank you
13.daniel smith is my uncle’s name
14.the dr. ralph h. poteet high school students are known as pirates
15.i have noticed that new yorkers and southerners have very distinctive accents