Rules for Capitalization Part 1 b B D d C c By Tom Souter

Rule 1: Capitalize the first word of every sentence. the boy ran after the kite. T he boy ran after the kite. what color was the lost kite? W hat color was the lost kite? he found the kite stuck in a tree. H e found the kite stuck in a tree.

the old cat crept up the stairs.

The old cat crept up the stairs.

Rule 2: Capitalize the pronoun “I”. What should i do with this money? What should I do with this money? Sue and i decided to turn it in. Sue and I decided to turn it in. When we got to the office, i gave the money to the secretary. When we got to the office, I gave the money to the secretary.

i knew i did the right thing.

I knew I did the right thing.

Rule 3: Capitalize every important word in the names of particular people, pets, places, and things. boy dog school statue library Joe Rex Milwaukie Elementary Statue of Liberty Clackamas Library

girljanecity canbyphone quest cable company

girlJanecity Canbyphone Quest Cable Company

Rule 4: Capitalize titles of respect and initials that are parts of names. senator Smith mrs. Baker governor Jones Ross g. Cho ms. Taylor judge Tyler Senator Smith Mrs. Baker Governor Jones Ross G. Cho Ms. Taylor Judge Tyler

Titles are not usually capitalized when they are not with a person’s name. You will want to meet the judge. We may see the governor of our state.

miss Reed mr. Monroe congressman Fox Michael n. Mann Sue m. Turner Miss Reed Mr. Monroe Congressman Fox Michael N. Mann Sue M. Turner

Rule 5: Capitalize family titles when they are used as names or as parts of names. We visited aunt Martha and uncle Dan. We visited Aunt Martha and Uncle Dan. Can I have some lunch, grandma? Can I have some lunch, Grandma? mom and dad went to the store? Mom and Dad went to the store?

However, titles are not usually capitalized when they are not used as a person’s name. I went to see my aunt and uncle. I will need to ask my mom and dad. They are visiting my grandma and grandpa.

1. I saw my uncle Max and aunt Jane at the store. 2. Wait for me, mom and dad.

1. I saw my Uncle Max and Aunt Jane at the store. 2. Wait for me, Mom and Dad.

Review of Rules 1-5: 1. Capitalize the first word of every sentence. 2. Capitalize the pronoun “I”. 3. Capitalize every important word in the names of particular people, pets, places, and things (proper nouns). 4. Capitalize titles and initials that are parts of names. 5. Capitalize family titles when they are used as names or as parts of names.