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CapitalizationBy Maram Alabdulaaly

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What is Capitalization?

Capitalize= Use a big letter not a small letter.

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When to Capitalize?

1. The first word of a sentence.– We saw a movie last night. It was very good.

2. The names of people.– The girl’s name is Bayan.

3. Titles used with the names of people.– I saw Doctor Smith/ I saw Dr. Smith.

4. Months, days and holidays.– The next holiday is Halloween, which will be on

Monday since it’s on 31st of October.

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When to Capitalize?

5. The names of places:– City, state/province, country and continent.• The city Los Angelus is in California, which is in the

United States of America.

– Ocean, lake, river, desert and mountain.• The Lake Geneva is in Switzerland.

– School, or business.• I go to Princess Norah’s University.

– Street, building, park or zoo.• The Hyde Park is in London.

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When to Capitalize?

6. The names of courses:– I’m taking Grammar (1) this term.

7. The titles of books, articles, or movies.• The novel “Gone with the Wind” is a classic!6. The names of languages and nationalities.• She is from Canada. She speaks French.6. The names of religions.• My religion is Islam. I’m Muslim (Moslem).6. The pronoun I.• She said that I am pretty.

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Important Notes

Capitalize all other words in a title except:– Articles (a/an, the).– Conjunctions (and, but, or).– Short prepositions (with, in, at, etc).