English grammar explained in plain language simple enough to be understood.
A capital letter is also called an upper case letter. These are lower case letters: a, b, c, d, e, f, g. We can write the same letters as upper case or capital letters. Capital letters look like this: A,… Read more761. Using Capital Letters
Sometimes we place a title in front of a person’s name. Just as we capitalize the person’s name, we must also capitalize the person’s title. Here are some common titles: Mr. Mrs. Miss Ms.Rev. Dr. I visited Dr. Masson yesterday.My… Read more762. Capitalize the Titles in People’s Names
The days of the week must always be capitalized. MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday We have no school on Saturday.John’s birthday is next Tuesday.Let’s meet for dinner on Monday night. Be sure to capitalize the days of the week whenever you are writing them…. Read more763. Capitalize the Days of the Week
Always capitalize the names of the months.JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember The three summer months are June, July, and August.My birthday is in May.It’s fun to go apple-picking in October. Always capitalize the words that name the months. ▶It’s your turn. Find the two… Read more764. Capitalize the Names of the Months
Section A: Find the words in each sentence that need to be capitalized.1. My sister janet has a birthday next tuesday.2. Our neighbor, mrs. jones, gives piano lessons.3. We have three days off during february.4. The best players on our… Read more765. Practice with Capital Letters
Always capitalize the names of cities.ChicagoDenverMiamiHoustonBaltimore Always capitalize the names of states in the United States.IllinoisColoradoFloridaTexasMaryland Always capitalize the names of countries.GermanySpainIndiaJapanNorway Always capitalize the names of continents.AsiaEuropeAfricaSouth AmericaAsia Always capitalize the names of cities, states, countries, and continents. ▶It’s… Read more766. Capitalize Names of Places
The names of holidays always begin with an upper case letter.Valentine’s DayEasterMemorial DayMother’s DayFather’s DayIndependence DayLabor DayThanksgiving DayHanukkah Christmas DayNew Year’s Day Always capitalize the words that name a holiday. ▶Now you try it. Find three words in this sentence… Read more767. Names of Holidays are Capitalized
Movie titles should be capitalized. Capitalize the first and last word of the movie title and all important words in between.The Sound of MusicBeauty and the BeastTop GunRocky Television show titles are also capitalized. Capitalize the first and last word… Read more768. Capitalize Names of Movies, Television Shows, and Songs
The first and last word of a book title, and all important words in between, must be capitalized. The only middle-of-the-title words that do not get capitalized are a, an, the, and, as, at, but, by, for, in, of, on,… Read more769. Capitalize Book Titles
Section A: In each sentence, capitalize any words that should be capitalized.1. The students enjoyed reading my side of the mountain.2. John Wayne stars in the movie true grit.3. The movie a star is born was on television last week.4…. Read more770. Practice With Capitals