Capitalization Rules

Question 1

Capitalize the first word of a sentence

Answer 1

There is something wrong with this cheese.

Question 2

Capitalize the pronoun “I”

Answer 2

He asked me where I had bought my jacket.
If I see her, I will give her your message.

Question 3

Capitalize proper nouns

A. Capitalize North, South, East, and West when contained in the name of a place (state, country, etc.) but not when used for giving directions.

Answer 3

• Correct Examples:

My friend lives in South Carolina.
We are planning a vacation in South Africa.

• Incorrect Examples:

She lives in Southern Europe. SHOULD BE She lives in southern Europe.
I’m going to visit my friends in Eastern Oregon. SHOULD BE I’m going to visit my friends in eastern Oregon.

Question 4

B. Capitalize the group name of members of an organization