Capitalization

Definition:Capitalization means using a capital letter (for example, A instead of a). The use of capital letters helps readers read read your writing without confusion

Always capitalize in a sentence
·I grew up in India
·She left a message on my phone

The pronoun I.
ºThis country is where I dreamed of.

The first letter of a proper noun (specific name).
David wants to play soccer with us.
ºThis letter is from Chang.
ºI graduated from the University of New York.
ºI like Sprite.
ºShe likes Godiva chocolates.

The first letter of months, days, and holidays (but not seasons).
ºToday is June 8, 2011.
ºSusie’s birthday is this Thursday.
ºThe shops are closed on Easter.
ºThis summer is going to be very hot.

The first letter of nationalities, religions, races of people, and languages.
ºWe often eat Italian food.
ºI want to master many languages, such as Spanish, Korean, Chinese, and Russian.
ºThere is one Christian church in my town.

The first letter in a person’s title.
ºThis is Dr. Simon.
ºI got it from Mr. Tom.

Geographic areas: cities, states, countries, mountains, oceans, rivers, etc.
ºMy destination is Paris, France.
º Hawaii in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.

Historical periods.
ºThe Renaissance began in the 14th century.
ºThe Qing Dynasty is the last dynasty in China.

The first letter of each major word in the title of a book, movie, article, etc.
ºToistoy’s War and Peace is my favorite novel.
ºI found the article “How to write a Good Cover Letter” in this magazine.