Capitalization
🗺️ Grammar Map
- 1. First Word in a Sentence
- 2. Proper Nouns
- 3. Titles
📖 1. The Core Rules & Patterns
word
➔
Word
i I am happy.
💡 Why: The first word in a sentence is always capitalized.
name
➔
Name
My friend john is here. John is my best friend.
💡 Why: Proper nouns, like names, are always capitalized.
🎯 2. Real-Life Usage Scenarios
1. At School: my teacher Mr. Smith is nice.
2. At Home: my mom Mrs. Johnson cooks dinner.
⚠️ 3. Common Mistakes
| Mistake |
Correction |
| i like pizza. |
I like pizza. |
| my friend is john. |
My friend is John. |
| the book is on the table. |
The book is on the table. |
💡 Why: Always capitalize the first word of a sentence and proper nouns.
❓ 4. Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I capitalize days of the week?
A: Yes, days of the week are proper nouns and should be capitalized.
Q: Should I capitalize the names of countries?
A: Yes, country names are also proper nouns and must be capitalized.
