Questions and Answers
In title capitalization, articles and conjunctions are always capitalized, regardless of their length.
False
The phrase 'the French language' should be capitalized because 'French' is a nationality.
True
The word following a colon should always be capitalized.
False
The first word of a quote is always capitalized, regardless of whether it is a complete sentence or not.
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The names of specific eras, such as the Renaissance, should be capitalized.
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The word 'summer' should be capitalized because it is a season.
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The city of Paris should not be capitalized because it is a common noun.
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The phrase 'the 20th century' should be capitalized because it is a specific period of time.
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Study Notes
Capitalization Rules
- Always capitalize the first word of a sentence.
Proper Nouns
- Names of people (e.g., Jane Austen, Judge Judy, Mom, Grandma when used as a form of address)
- Names of cities, countries, companies, religions, and political parties
- Get capitalized because they are proper nouns.
Colon Usage
- Usually, don't capitalize after a colon.
- Exceptions: when the word following the colon is a proper noun, or when the words following the colon form one or more complete sentences.
Quote Capitalization
- Capitalize the first word of a quote when the quote is a complete sentence.
- Don't capitalize the first word of partial quotes.
Dates and Holidays
- Capitalize days, months, and holidays (e.g., Monday, July, Christmas).
- Don't capitalize seasons (e.g., summer, winter).
Title Capitalization
- Capitalize the first word, all nouns, all verbs, all adjectives, and all proper nouns in titles of books, movies, and other works.
- Lowercase articles, conjunctions, and prepositions, unless they are longer than five letters (depending on the style guide).
Geography and Language
- Capitalize cities, countries, nationalities, and languages because they are proper nouns.
Time Periods and Events
- Capitalize specific periods, eras, and historical events with proper names.
- Don't capitalize centuries and the numbers before them.
Capitalization Rules
- The first word of a sentence is always capitalized.
Proper Nouns
- Names of people, such as Jane Austen, Judge Judy, Mom, and Grandma when used as a form of address, are capitalized.
- Names of cities, countries, companies, religions, and political parties are capitalized because they are proper nouns.
Colon Usage
- Words following a colon are not capitalized, except when the word is a proper noun or forms a complete sentence.
Quote Capitalization
- The first word of a quote is capitalized when the quote is a complete sentence.
- The first word of partial quotes is not capitalized.
Dates and Holidays
- Days, months, and holidays, such as Monday, July, and Christmas, are capitalized.
- Seasons, such as summer and winter, are not capitalized.
Title Capitalization
- The first word, all nouns, verbs, adjectives, and proper nouns in titles of books, movies, and other works are capitalized.
- Articles, conjunctions, and prepositions in titles are lowercase, unless they are longer than five letters.
Geography and Language
- Cities, countries, nationalities, and languages are capitalized because they are proper nouns.
Time Periods and Events
- Specific periods, eras, and historical events with proper names are capitalized.
- Centuries and the numbers before them are not capitalized.
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Test your knowledge of capitalization rules, proper nouns, and colon usage in sentences. Understand the exceptions and nuances of English grammar and punctuation.
