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Capitals #2– People’s Names , Initials and Names with Titles. Capitalize all proper nouns. Proper nouns name a particular person, place or thing. 4. Capitalize people’s names. Example: I went to the store with D ad and Melissa. . 4. Capitalize people’s names.
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Capitalize all proper nouns. Proper nouns name a particular person, place or thing.
4. Capitalize people’s names Example: I went to the store with Dad and Melissa.
4. Capitalize people’s names Example: I went to the store with Dad and Melissa. ‘Dad’ is capitalized because it is used as his name.
Which sentence displays correct capitalization? • I told Dad that he should buy my sister a nice gift. • I told dad that he should buy my sister a nice gift. • I told Dad that he should buy my Sister a nice gift. • I told dad that he should buy my Sister a nice gift.
Which sentence displays correct capitalization? • I told Dad that he should buy my sister a nice gift. • I told dad that he should buy my sister a nice gift. • I told Dad that he should buy my Sister a nice gift. • I told dad that he should buy my Sister a nice gift.
Capitalize initials Example: My favorite author is S.E.Hinton, the author of The Outsiders.
Capitalize titles used as names or parts of names. Example: Did Uncle George call my mom to tell her our grandmother is with Dad? Title is part of name - capitalize Title is not the name Title is part of name - capitalize Title is not the name
Capitalize the official title of a person, but only when you use it with the person’s name. Example: Did Clara recommend Dr. Montoya to you? Yes, I’ve seen the doctor already. Capitalized because used with name Not capitalized, because doctor is not part of a person’s name.
Which of the following is correct? • Lola and Spencer went to the office. • dr. mason went home sick. • My Grandmother and uncle rick came over for dinner. D. e.b. white wrote charlotte's web.
Which of the following is correct? • Justin and Spencer went to the office. • dr. mason went home sick. • My Grandmother and uncle rick came over for dinner. D. e.b. white wrote charlotte's web.
