Chapter 15: Rules of Proper Capitalization in English – Common Mistakes and How to Use Correctly
Abstract : In English, proper capitalization involves capitalizing the first word of sentences, proper nouns (names of specific people, places, things, etc.), and major words in titles, while lowercase is used for articles, prepositions, and coordinating conjunctions (unless they start a title) . Here's a breakdown of common capitalization rules and mistakes: Key Capitalization Rules: First Word of a Sentence: Always capitalize the first word of every sentence. Proper Nouns: Capitalize names of specific people (John Smith), places (New York), organizations (United Nations), and things (The Eiffel Tower). Titles: Capitalize the first word, last word, and all major words (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, pronouns) in titles of books, articles, movies, etc. Days, Months, and Holidays: Capitalize days of the week (Monday), months (January), and holidays (Christmas). "I" and "Me": Always capitalize the prono...