Capitalization

Capitalization

1. First Word of a Sentence

   • The cat is sleeping.
   • Where did I put that book?

2. Days, Months, and Holidays, But Not Seasons

   • I hate Mondays!
   • Tom’s birthday is in June.

3. Cities, Countries, Nationalities, and Languages

   • The capital of Botswana is Gaborone.
   • My mother is British, and my father is Dutch.

4. Names and Other Proper Nouns

   • My favorite author is Jane Austen.
   • Tom and Diane met at Judy’s house.

5. Don’t Capitalize After a Colon (Usually)

   • I have one true passion: wombat racing.
   • I have one passion: soccer

6. Most Words in Titles

   • The first movie of the series is Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.
   • Sense and Sensibility is better than Pride and Prejudice.

7. Capitalize the First Word of a Quote (Sometimes)

   • Mario asked, “What is everyone doing this weekend?”
   • Stacy answered, “My sister and I are going to the water park.”