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Understanding Capitalization Rules: Compass Directions vs. Geographical Areas

Learn when to capitalize in writing related to places, bodies of water, regions, compass directions. Practice examples included. Improve your grammar skills now!

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Understanding Capitalization Rules: Compass Directions vs. Geographical Areas

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  1. Mini-Lesson #29Capitalization: Compass Directions vs. Geographical AreasFrom the UWF Writing Lab’s 101 Grammar Mini-Lessons Series

  2. So, what gets capitalized, you ask? • Names of specific places 2. Bodies of water 3. Regions, but not compass directions

  3. Let’s try one… Fred told me that mount St. Helen is not a good place to build a house. Mount St. Helen

  4. Practice Makes Perfect! Practice Makes Perfect! The coldest lake I have ever swum in is lake Bakal. Lake Bakal

  5. One more for good measure. One more for good measure… Bob was born and raised in Dixie, but he moved to the west coast to find his dream. West Coast

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