EXCEPTION - Do not capitalize the first word of a list following a colon if the list is not a complete sentence. 14. The first word in each line of most poetry EXAMPLE 15. the single-letter word, first person pronoun I. EXAMPLE 16. salutations and closings in letters - first word only unless proper name is used EXAMPLES 17. initials, initialisms, and acronyms EXAMPLES 18. names of the planets EXAMPLES NOTE - Experts disagree about whether to capitalize earth, sun, and moon. For consistency, this author suggests capitalizing them when they are used to designate celestial bodies. Capitalization Rules Rule 1 Capitalize the word of a quoted sentence. Examples: He said, "Treat her as you would your own daughter." "Look out!" she screamed. "You almost ran into my child." Rule 2
EXCEPTION - Do not capitalize the first word of a list following a colon if the list is not a complete sentence. 14. The first word in each line of most poetry EXAMPLE 15. the single-letter word, first person pronoun I. EXAMPLE 16. salutations and closings in letters - first word only unless proper name is used EXAMPLES 17. initials, initialisms, and acronyms EXAMPLES 18. names of the planets EXAMPLES NOTE - Experts disagree about whether to capitalize earth, sun, and moon. For consistency, this author suggests capitalizing them when they are used to designate celestial bodies. Capitalization Rules Rule 1 Capitalize the word of a quoted sentence. Examples: He said, "Treat her as you would your own daughter." "Look out!" she screamed. "You almost ran into my child." Rule 2
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