1. What Does Capitalization Mean?

• Capitalization means using a big letter (uppercase) at the beginning of a word, especially for names and important titles.

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2. Capitalizing the Names of People

• Always capitalize the first letter of a person’s name.
• Example: Emma, John, Aisha.
• Important Rule: If a person has more than one name, capitalize all the parts.
  • Example: Mary Ann Smith, John David Jones.

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3. Capitalizing the Names of Pets

• Just like people, pets’ names are special and must be capitalized.
• Example: Max, Bella, Buddy, Fluffy.

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4. Capitalizing Titles of Respect

• Titles of respect are words used to show respect when talking about people. These titles should always be capitalized when they come before a person’s name.
  • Examples of titles of respect: Mr., Mrs., Miss, Dr., Captain, Professor.
  • Example: Mr. Brown, Dr. Patel, Miss Lopez.
• Important Rule: When these titles are used without a person’s name, they are not usually capitalized.
  • Example: “I asked my doctor for advice.”

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5. Common Titles of Respect:

• Mr. (for men)
• Mrs. (for married women)
• Miss (for unmarried women or girls)
• Ms. (for women in general)
• Dr. (for doctors)
• Sir (to show respect to a man)
• Ma’am (to show respect to a woman)

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6. Examples of Correct Capitalization

• People’s Names: “My friend Samantha is visiting today.”
• Pets’ Names: “I take care of my dog, Rover.”
• Titles of Respect: “I spoke with Mrs. Johnson yesterday.”

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7. Why Capitalizing Names and Titles is Important

• Capitalizing names and titles shows respect and helps readers know who or what is being talked about. It also makes writing look correct and professional.