Writing · Capitalization
Rewrite each sentence using correct capitalization. Type your answer in the box and click Check Answer. If you need help, use Show Hint or Show Answer.
What You Practise in This Exercise
This exercise focuses on capitalizing proper nouns, and on knowing when not to use a capital letter:
- Landmarks, monuments and museums: the Great Wall of China, the Statue of Liberty, the Louvre Museum, the Pyramids of Giza
- Geographical names: Niagara Falls, South America, the Pacific Ocean, New York Harbor, the Amazon Rainforest, Silicon Valley
- Countries and cities: Egypt, Paris
- People and titles before names: Dr. Rodriguez, Professor Smith, Mozart, Steven Spielberg
- Months: July, October
- Institutions, organizations and parks: Harvard University, the Red Cross, Yellowstone National Park
- Historical events: the Civil War
- Brand and model names: Toyota Corolla
- Book titles: Pride and Prejudice
- Languages vs. school subjects: languages are capitalized (Spanish), but general subjects are not (biology, physics, history).
Need a refresher? Review the rules in our Capitalization – Rules and Examples guide.