Common Errors Questions Medium
To avoid making errors in capitalization, it is important to follow these guidelines:
1. Capitalize the first word of a sentence or a direct quotation.
Example: She said, "I will be there."
2. Capitalize proper nouns, which include specific names of people, places, organizations, and titles.
Example: John, London, Microsoft, President
3. Capitalize the pronoun "I" when referring to oneself.
Example: I went to the store.
4. Capitalize the first word and all significant words in titles of books, movies, articles, etc.
Example: The Great Gatsby, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
5. Capitalize days of the week, months, and holidays.
Example: Monday, January, Christmas
6. Capitalize the first word in a salutation or closing of a letter or email.
Example: Dear Mr. Smith, Sincerely yours,
7. Do not capitalize common nouns, unless they are part of a title or at the beginning of a sentence.
Example: dog, cat, car
8. Be cautious with capitalizing job titles, as they are only capitalized when used as part of a specific person's title.
Example: The president of the company is John Smith.
9. Avoid overcapitalization in sentences, as it can make the text difficult to read and understand.
Example: "I Went To The Store And Bought A New Pair Of Shoes."
By following these guidelines and proofreading your writing carefully, you can minimize errors in capitalization.