English 1110 - Capitalization Rules

Capitalize proper nouns and any adjectives.

Capitalization Rule 1

Capitalize the first word of every complete line of poetry.

Capitalization Rule 10

Capitalize the pronoun I.

Capitalization Rule 2

Capitalize the first letter of a sentence.

Capitalization Rule 3

Capitalize names for God and pronouns that refer to Him.

Capitalization Rule 4

Capitalize the first word and all nouns in the salutation of a letter and the first word of the complimentary closing.

Capitalization Rule 5

Capitalize only the first word of a direct quotation.

Capitalization Rule 6

Capitalize words of family relationships when used with a person's name or as a substitute for it.

Capitalization Rule 7

Capitalize titles and abbreviations of titles that precede personal or official names.

Capitalization Rule 8

Capitalize titles of organizations, literary and music titles, and titles of works of art.

Capitalization Rule 9