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Rules of Capitalization

Rules of Capitalization. James Hines. The First Word of a Quoted Sentence. He said, “No, I have not seen the donkey.” He says he can’t find the donkey. A Proper Noun. Empire State Building a tall building. Titles Before Names. Senator Gore the senator My mother fixed dinner for me.

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Rules of Capitalization

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  1. Rules of Capitalization • James Hines

  2. The First Word of a Quoted Sentence • He said, “No, I have not seen the donkey.” • He says he can’t find the donkey.

  3. A Proper Noun • Empire State Building • a tall building

  4. Titles Before Names • Senator Gore • the senator • My mother fixed dinner for me. • Later, Mother feasted on a snowball.

  5. Direct Addresses • Doctor, you got to fix this bellyache. • I asked the doctor, if there was nothing I could take. • Officer, I don’t think I deserve this ticket. • I was tazed by the officer.

  6. Regions • The South • a southern place

  7. Titles • The Catcher in the Rye • The Right Stuff • “The Road Less Traveled” • “Baby Got Back”

  8. Seasons • An Australian summer is a Japanese winter. • I fell in Fall 2001.

  9. Salutations and Closings • Dear Timmy, • Gentlemen: • Sincerely, • With despise,

  10. Proper Subjects • I have an English essay to turn in. • I skipped my math homework.

  11. Full Course Titles • I have history, then I’ll need to go to BC Calculus.

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