4 Capitalization Rules and Expression

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.