The rules for capitalization are as
follows:
Rules
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Example
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Capitalize the first
letter in every sentence
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You went to the store.
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Capitalize
"I"
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Something came up and I can't go to the party.
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Capitalize names of specific places and things
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I went to
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Capitalize days of
the week, months, and
holidays
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This year, Halloween is on Saturday, October 31, 2009.
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Capitalize languages,
nationalities, races, and
religions
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I speak French.
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Capitalize the first
word and every other
important word in a title
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I love to read the short story Contents ofa Deadman's Pocket)
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Capitalize the
first word in a quotation
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My friend said, "Are you going to the party?")
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Capitalize
historical events, documents, and
periods
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The Declaration of
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Capitalize north,
south, east, and west when they are describing places
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Capitalize the name
of a person and a title that
may accompany it
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Mr. John Doe
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Capitalize the names
of brands and products
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Clorox
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