Capitalization - Proper Nouns: Names and Titles of People - 6th Grade Grammar
Introduction
Welcome to our blog post on capitalization of proper nouns, names, and titles of people, designed specifically for 6th-grade students who are learning the rules of capitalization or for teachers who are looking for resources to help their students. Proper nouns are specific names of people, places, things, and organizations, and it's essential to know when to capitalize them to ensure clear communication. In this blog post, we will cover the basic rules of capitalization and provide examples to help you better understand when to capitalize proper nouns. Let's dive in!
Remember!
- Capitalize the names of people and the initials that stand for their names.
- Capitalize titles or abbreviations of titles when they come before or after the names of people.
- Capitalize the abbreviations for Junior (Jr.) and Senior (Sr.).
Example
Mrs. Foss took Dr. Ann J. Rice to see Gov. Tim Bell, Jr. - Capitalize an official title when it comes before a person’s name or when it is used in direct address.
- Do not capitalize the title if it comes after or is a substitute for the person’s name.
Example
Cheryl, the club’s president, introduced Mayor Watson. - Capitalize words that show family relationships when used as titles or as substitutes for a person’s name.
- Do not capitalize words that show family relationships when they are preceded by a possessive noun or pronoun.
Example
Aunt Pat gave my mother a painting of Grandpa. - Capitalize the pronoun I.
Example
I will practice my guitar until I can play the song well.
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Capitalization - Proper Nouns: Names and Titles of People Worksheet
Correct any errors in capitalization.
- I volunteered to work at the p. j. Diego Foundation.
- I had an interview with mr. culver.
- My uncle knows professor Rita Stewart, the director.
- She is also friends with mom and aunt Iris.
- Dad and i spoke to Tim Flynn, sr., the senator from Ohio.