Capitalization

Holt Handbook, Chapter 10

Capitalization, 10a, 10B,10c

Capitalize the first word in every sentence. – The houses on my street are pink.

Capitalize the first word in a line of poetry (usually).

Capitalize the first word in a direct quote.– Janie said, “Hey, let’s go for a run!”– If the quote is interrupted, the second part is not

capitalized. “Hey,” said Janie, “let’s go for a run!”

Capitalization, 10d, 10e

Capitalize the first word in both the greeting and closing of a letter.– Dear John,– Sincerely,

Capitalize the pronoun I and the interjection O. – O captain, my captain– I would just die!

Capitalization, 10F

Capitalize proper nouns.– Albert Einstein– Georgia– Fifth Avenue

Capitalize proper adjectives.– American– Shakespearean– Italian

Capitalization, 10f-1, 2, 3

Capitalize the names of persons and animals.

Capitalize initials in names and abbreviations that come before or after names.

Capitalize geographical names.

Capitalization, 10f-4

Capitalize the names of groups, teams, institutions, and organizations.– Save the Children– Chicago Cubs– University of Illinois

Capitalization, 10f-5

Capitalize historical events, documents, and periods.– World War II– Mardi Gras– The Mesozoic Era– Bill of Rights

Capitalize calendar items but not seasons or centuries.– spring semester– St. Patrick’s Day– the sixteenth century

Capitalization, 10f-6, 7

Capitalize the names of languages, nationalities, peoples, races and religions.

– The three Tibetan Buddhist monks are creating a sand painting.

– Schools in Bhutan teach English as the official language.

Capitalization, 10F-8, 9

Capitalize brand names, but not the common noun that follows it.– Ultra-Clean soap– a tube of Sparkle toothpaste

Capitalize the names of planets, stars, constellations, and other heavenly bodies.– Orion’s Belt– Pluto

Capitalization, 10F-10, 11, 12

Capitalize names of ships, trains, aircraft, and spacecraft.

Capitalize the names of awards, memorials, and monuments.

Capitalize the names of particular buildings and other structures.

Capitalization, 10G

Capitalize the names of school subjects that are followed by a number and the names of all languages.

– Tara is taking Algebra 2, English, world history and journalism.

Capitalization, 10H-1

Capitalize Titles before names and degrees– Senator John Glenn– Howard Jones, M.D.

Capitalize important titles even without names…– the Prime Minister– the President of the United States

Capitalization, 10H-2

Capitalize a word that shows a family relationship ONLY when it is used before a name or as a name.– Grandpa Max– Aunt Muffy– “Hello, Mother.”

Not when it’s alone…– my aunt

Capitalization, 10H-3

Capitalize titles of works of literature as follows:– The First word (ALWAYS)– The Last word (ALWAYS)– Important words in the middle (exclude articles,

coordinating conjunctions, small prepositions) The Catcher in the Rye Julie of the Wolves The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening”