CapitalizationCapitalization

RulesCapitalize:Capitalize:1.The first word of every sentence.2.The pronoun I and the

interjection O.3. Proper nouns and proper

adjectives.

RulesCapitalize:Capitalize:4.The names of persons.5.Geographical names.6.The names of

organizations, teams, business firms, institutions, buildings, and government bodies.

RulesCapitalize:Capitalize:

7. The names of historical events and periods, special events, and holiday and other calendar items.8. The names of nationalities,

races, and peoples.9. Brand names and business

products.

RulesCapitalize:Capitalize:10.The names of ships, monuments, awards, planets, and any other particular places, things, or events.

NOTE:NOTE: Do NOTNOT capitalize earth, moon, and sun UNLESS they

are being used along with other astronomical names that are capitalized (as in a listing).

Rules11. Do NOTNOT capitalize the

names of school subjects, EXCEPT

for the names of languages and courses followed by a

number.

RulesCapitalize:Capitalize:• The title of a person when it comes before the name.13. Words showing family relationship when used with

a person’s name but NOT when preceded by a possessive.

RulesCapitalize:Capitalize: 14. The first and last words and all important words in titles of books, periodicals, poems, stories, plays, historical documents, movies, radio and television programs, works of art, and musical compositions.

RulesCapitalize:Capitalize:15. Names of religions and

their followers, holy days and celebrations, holy

writings, and specific deities.

Style ReviewStyle ReviewCapitalized

Names of PersonsMrs. J. C. OwensJane OwensMr. Paul Jackson

Non-capitalizedNames of Persons

a nursethe new nurse

a baseball coach

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Geographical Names BlacksburgHenrico CountyCatalina IslandAndes MountainsIndian OceanWest Broad Street

RoadGlacier National Parkthe South is dry right

now

Non-capitalizedGeographical Names

a city in Virginiaa county in Virginia an island in the USA

a mountain rangeone of the world’s oceansa local roada national parkgo south on the interstate

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Organizations, BusinessFirms, Institutions,

GovernmentBodies

Young Democrats ClubPlay It Again SportsVirginia TechWorld CourtFederal Bureau of

Investigation

Non-capitalizedOrganizations, Business

Firms, Institutions, GovernmentBodies

a political organization

a consignment shop a university

a court located in the Haugea federal department

Style ReviewStyle ReviewCapitalized

Historical Events and Periods, Special Events

and Calendar Items

The Korean WarThe EnlightenmentThe Sugar BowlThanksgiving DayOctober

Non-capitalizedHistorical Events and Periods, Special Events

and Calendar Items

a continuing conflict

associated with the 18th century

a football bowl gamea national holidaya month in the fall

Style ReviewStyle ReviewCapitalized

Nationalities, Races, ReligionsChineseAsianJudaism God

Non-capitalizedNationalities,

Races, Religions a nationality

a race a religion

Roman gods are mythical

Style ReviewStyle ReviewCapitalized

Brand NamesDodge DurangoApple

Non-capitalizedBrand Names

a truck

a computer

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Other Particular Places,

Things, Events, and Awards the Spruce Goosethe Marrakesh ExpressChallengerthe Nobel Peace Prizethe Milky WaySaturn, Mercury, the Moonthe Tomb of the Unknown

Soldierthe Senior Awards

Ceremonythe Purple Heart

Non-capitalizedOther Particular Places,Things, Events, and Awards

a planea train

a spacecraftan awarda galaxythe moon is fulla national memoriala senior award was givena high military honor

Style ReviewStyle ReviewCapitalized

Specific Courses,

Languages Photography 101ItalianAlgebra II

Non-capitalizedSpecific Courses,

Languagesa photography class

a foreign language a algebra class

Style ReviewStyle ReviewCapitalized

Titles Father Davidthe President of

Francethe Prince of MoroccoAunt PeggyThe GodfatherThe Washington Postthe Koran

Non-capitalizedTitles

a father of two boys

the president of the class

the prince rides a scooterher aunt by marriage

a moviea newspapera religious text

ExerciseExerciseBy Wednesday, 11/3/10

Finish Exs. 1, 2, 3, Review A, B, C, D, and the Posttest (ALL PARTS)