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Capitalization Rules Capitalize 1. The First Word of A Sentence Example
Capitalization Rules Capitalize 1. The First Word of A Sentence Example
Capitalize…
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names of relatives (to indicate family relationship) when used with name
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titles
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B. when used in direct address
Capitalize very high ranking government officials' titles even when not
followed by a name or used in direct address when a specific individual is
referred to.
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3. major words in titles of books, articles, and songs
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4. names of God, specific deities, religious figures, and holy books
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EXCEPTION - Do not capitalize the non-specific use of the word "god."
5. directions that are names, such as North, South, East, and West when
used as sections of the country
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7. seasons, when used in a title
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9. periods and events
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10. names of national, political, racial, social, civic, and athletic groups
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11. trademarks
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12. the first word in a sentence that is a direct quote, even if the direct quote
comes in the middle of a sentence
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14. The first word in each line of most poetry
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16. salutations and closings in letters - first word only unless proper name is
used
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17. initials, initialisms, and acronyms
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