Correct capitalisation errors
key notes :
Capitalizing the First Word of a Sentence:
- Always capitalize the first letter of the first word in a sentence.
- Example: “The sun rises in the east.”
Capitalizing Proper Nouns:
- Proper nouns include specific names of people, places, companies, and institutions.
- Always capitalize names like “John,” “London,” or “Delta Publications.”
Capitalizing Days, Months, and Holidays:
- Days of the week (Monday, Friday), months (January, June), and holidays (Christmas, Thanksgiving) must be capitalized.
- Example: “My birthday is in July.”
Capitalizing Titles of People:
- Titles like Mr., Dr., or President should be capitalized when used before a name.
- Example: “Dr. Smith is our teacher.”
Capitalizing Titles of Books, Movies, and Articles:
- Capitalize the first word and all important words in titles of books, movies, and articles.
- Example: “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.”
Capitalizing “I” Pronoun:
- The pronoun “I” is always capitalized, regardless of its position in the sentence.
- Example: “I love to read.”
Capitalizing Geographic Locations:
- Capitalize names of countries, states, cities, and landmarks.
- Example: “The Eiffel Tower is in Paris, France.”
Capitalizing the Names of Languages and Nationalities:
- Languages (English, Spanish) and nationalities (American, French) should always be capitalized.
- Example: “I am learning French.”
Avoiding Capitalization of Common Nouns:
- Do not capitalize common nouns that are not specific names (e.g., “city,” “mountain,” “teacher”).
- Example: “The teacher lives in the city.”
Capitalizing Historical Events and Eras:
- Names of specific historical events and periods should be capitalized (e.g., “World War II,” “the Renaissance”).
- Example: “The Industrial Revolution changed the world.”
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