2.4 Capitalization
Exercise 1
On your own sheet of paper, write five proper nouns for each common noun that is listed. The first one has been done for you.
Common noun: river Nile River
Common noun: musician
Common noun: magazine
Collaboration
Please share with a classmate and compare your answers.
Capitalize Days of the Week, Months of the Year, and Holidays
Incorrect: On wednesday, I will be travelling to Austin for a music festival.
Correct: On Wednesday, I will be travelling to Austin for a music festival.
Incorrect: The fourth of july is my favorite holiday.
Correct: The Fourth of July is my favorite holiday.
Capitalize Titles
Incorrect: the play, fences, by August Wilson, is one of my favorites.
Correct: The play, Fences, by August Wilson, is one of my favorites.
Incorrect: The president of the united states will be speaking at my university.
Correct: The President of the United States will be speaking at my university.
Tip
Computer-related words such as “Internet” and “World Wide Web” are usually capitalized; however, “e-mail” and “online” are never capitalized.
