Using Capital Letters
Using Capital Letters
Here are some useful capitalization rules to follow. Capitalize the first word of every sentence.
Your poem was read at this morning’s assembly.
Begin the session now. Capitalize the pronoun I as a word and in a contraction.
This card is something that I cherish.
I’ve a funny story to tell you. Capitalize proper nouns and proper adjectives.
South America—South American capitals
Italy—Italian cities
Emerson—Emersonian ideals Capitalize the first word of a quoted sentence.
‘‘Many surprises are awaiting you, Yogi.’’ Capitalize the interjection O. Capitalize the abbreviations of proper nouns. Capitalize the first word of the salutation and the closing of friendly and
Your poem was read at this morning’s assembly.
Begin the session now.
This card is something that I cherish.
I’ve a funny story to tell you.
South America—South American capitals
Italy—Italian cities
Emerson—Emersonian ideals
‘‘Many surprises are awaiting you, Yogi.’’
O, say can you see, by the dawn’s early light . . .
Mount Rainier . . . Mt. Rainier
Twenty-third Street . . . Twenty-third St.
Reverend Jones . . . Rev. Jones
business letters.
Dear Mrs. Lowe,
Sincerely yours,
Respectfully,
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