What is Capitalization?

Capitalization refers to the writing of a word with its first letter in uppercase while the remaining letters are in lowercase. It is an important aspect of writing that helps to convey meaning and clarity. Capitalization rules can vary slightly depending on the style guide, but some general principles are universally accepted.

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Basic Rules of Capitalization

• First Word of a Sentence: Always capitalize the first word of a sentence. For example, "The sun rises in the east."

• Proper Nouns: Capitalize names of specific people, places, and things. For example, "Albert Einstein," "Paris," and "Microsoft."

• Days, Months, and Holidays: Capitalize the names of days, months, and holidays, but not the seasons. For example, "Monday," "July," "Thanksgiving," but "summer."

• Titles: Capitalize the major words in the titles of books, articles, and songs, but not minor words like "and," "the," or "in" unless they are the first or last word of the title. For example, "To Kill a Mockingbird."

• Pronoun "I": Always capitalize the pronoun "I." For example, "When I go to the store, I will buy some bread."

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Examples of Capitalization

• Correct: "She went to the city to visit the Statue of Liberty."

• Incorrect: "she went to the City to visit the statue of liberty."

• Correct: "On Tuesday, John and Maria will present their project."

• Incorrect: "on tuesday, john and maria will present their project."