Test Yourself

Capitalization

[Harbrace 23]

Review

See Introduction to Capitalization below 

Introduction

Capitalize the following: 

1. The first word in a sentence [Harbrace 23e]: 

The tulips bloom in the spring. 

The first word in a direct quotation [Harbrace 23e]: 

"Stop writing now. The exam is over," said Mr. Philby. 

2. The pronoun I and the interjection O [Harbrace 23d]: 

"Grant me peace, O Lord," I said. 

3. Proper nouns, proper adjectives, and official titles that precede names [Harbrace 23a]: 

The speaker will be Senator Kathy Rose, a graduate of Tulane University.

4. Days of the week, months, and holidays [Harbrace 23a(5)]: 

Friday, March, Easter 

5. The first letters of all words, except articles, prepositions, conjunctions, and the to in infinitives, in the titles of books, magazines, plays, movies, television shows, short stories, poems, and other works. The first and last word of a title is capitalized regardless of part of speech. [Harbrace 23c] 

The Taming of the Shrew 

"Among Schoolchildren" 

6. Historical events, terms, and artifacts and movements [Harbrace 23a(6)]: 

The Declaration of Independence was written during the French Revolution; both were products of the Enlightenment. 

7. The names of public and private buildings: 

We will visit the Empire State Building. 

8. The names of public and private organizations [Harbrace 23a(4)]: 

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has good relations with the Iowa Farmers' Grain Cooperative. 

9. Course titles, department names, and names of schools, colleges, and universities: 

Dean Andrews advised me to contact the Philosophy Department about enrolling in Ethics 101. 

The College of Fine Arts offers a variety of philosophy courses. 

10. References to specific religions, deities, and churches [Harbrace 23a(7)]: 

The First Presbyterian Church will co-sponsor the interfaith food pantry.