Capitalization Guide

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CAPITALIZATION RULES:
1.

Always capitalize first letter of first word in a sentence.

Ex. We will watch a movie. The movie "Avatar" is showing.

2.

Pronoun I is always capitalized.

Ex, My friend and I will play in the park.

3.

Names of specific persons, places, things or animals including their titles.

Martha Stewart
Arch. Peter Buendia
Bugsy
Ex.
Fr. Dan Marcos
Pres. Noynoy Aquino
Lego blocks
Note: Only capitalize a title when it precedes the name. Do not capitalize
if acting as a description or used instead of proper name.
Ex. The president said there will be no classes tomorrow.
Pres. Noy said there will be no classes tomorrow.

4.

Names of Cities and Countries (whole name).

Ex.

Makati City, Philippines

Osaka, Japan

5.

Words that come from names of countries.

Philippines - Filipinos
Singapore - Singaporean
Ex.
China - Chinese
America - Americans

6.

Names of streets (whole name)

Names of buildings (whole name)

7.

Names of months.
Days of the Week.
Names of Holidays

January
Monday
Easter Day

Names of Religion
The word God.

Catholic
God

8.

Fordham Street
Empire State Building
Parc Condominium
Names of Monuments (whole name) Rizal Monument
Banaue Rice Terraces
Names of Natural Wonders
Chocolate Hills, Bohol
December
Sunday
Valentine's Day
Muslim

Ayala Avenue
Volvo Tower

Christmas Day
Protestant