1. Proper Nouns:
* Names of specific people, places, and things:
* *Examples:* John, Paris, the Eiffel Tower, the United States
* Titles of books, movies, songs, etc.:
* *Examples:* *Pride and Prejudice*, *The Avengers*, "Bohemian Rhapsody"
* Days of the week, months, holidays:
* *Examples:* Monday, December, Thanksgiving
2. Starting Sentences and Proper Nouns within Sentences:
* First word of a sentence:
* *Example:* The cat sat on the mat.
* First word of a direct quote:
* *Example:* She said, "I'm going to the store."
3. Acronyms and Abbreviations:
* Words formed from the first letters of a phrase:
* *Examples:* NASA, FBI, NATO
* Abbreviations of titles:
* *Examples:* Dr., Mr., Mrs.
4. Emphasis and Titles:
* To emphasize a word or phrase:
* *Example:* Please be careful!
* In titles of articles, essays, and other works:
* *Example:* The Importance of Sleep
5. Religious and Cultural Significance:
* Names of deities, religious texts, and sacred places:
* *Examples:* God, Bible, Mecca
6. Technical Terms:
* Specialized terms in particular fields:
* *Examples:* DNA, CPU, HTTP
7. Scientific Names:
* Genus and species names of organisms:
* *Examples:* *Homo sapiens*, *Canis lupus*
It's important to note:
* Capitalization rules can vary depending on style guides and specific contexts.
* Some words may be capitalized in certain situations but not in others.
* If you are unsure whether to capitalize a word, it is always best to consult a dictionary or style guide.
I hope this explanation is helpful!