Here's a breakdown:
* Common Nouns: These are general terms for things like streets, avenues, boulevards, and roads. They are not capitalized unless they are part of a proper noun.
* Example: "We walked down the street." (street is a common noun)
* Proper Nouns: These are specific names of people, places, or things. They are always capitalized.
* Example: "We walked down Main Street." (Main Street is a proper noun)
Here are some guidelines to help you decide when to capitalize:
* Street Names: Capitalize street names when they are part of a specific address or location.
* Example: "I live at 123 Oak Street."
* Boulevard Names: Capitalize boulevard names when they are part of a specific address or location.
* Example: "The hotel is located on Sunset Boulevard."
* Directional Terms: Don't capitalize "street" or "boulevard" when they are used as general directional terms.
* Example: "We turned left on the next street."
Exceptions:
* When "Street," "Boulevard," etc. are part of the formal name of a place: In some cases, the words "Street," "Boulevard," etc. become part of the official name of a landmark or location. In these cases, they are capitalized.
* Example: "The Empire State Building is located on Fifth Avenue."
* Example: "The White House is located on Pennsylvania Avenue."
Let me know if you have any other capitalization questions!