Capitalization Rules
Capitalization is essential for clarity and proper nouns in English grammar.
Always Capitalize:
- The first word of a sentence.
- The pronoun "I": My friend and I went to the store.
- Proper Nouns (Names of specific people, places, brands): John, Paris, Microsoft.
- Days of the week, months, and holidays: Monday, August, Christmas. (Note: Do NOT capitalize seasons like summer or winter).
- Nationalities and languages: She is French and speaks Spanish.
- Titles preceding names: President Lincoln, Doctor Smith.