4 Capitalization Rules and Expression
Capitalize Days, Months, and Holidays, But Not Seasons
The names of days, months, and holidays are proper nouns should be capitalized.
Example;
- Our wedding anniversary is in June.
The names of seasons are not proper nouns, so there’s no need to capitalize them.
Example;
- Having a summer wedding is the best.
Capitalize Names and Other Proper Nouns
It should be always capitalized people’s names.
Example;
- My favorite author is Albert Camus.
Names are proper nouns. Cities, countries, companies, religions, and political parties are also proper nouns, so they should not be capitalized too.
Example;
- They are Christian and they’re happy with their religion.
Don’t Capitalize After a Colon (Usually)
Generally, you don’t need to capitalize after a colon.
Example;
- She has a passion: cycling.
When the words following the colon form one or more complete sentences it should be capitalized.
Example;
- There is a true information: Water boils a hundred degrees.
Capitalize Time Periods and Events (Sometimes)
Specific and historical events that have proper names should be capitalized.
Example;
- In the Middle Ages, Ottomans were immigrated.
However, centuries and the numbers before them are not capitalized.
Example;
- In the seventeenth century is the best century.
