Longer Explanation:
- Capitalize a noun if it's a name, because it points out a specific person, place, thing, or idea. They're called "proper nouns." El Dorado High School is a great school.
- A title, like "president" or "principal," should be capitalized ONLY if you're using it like a name, NOT if you have "the," "our," etc., in front of it. President Trump said ... [You're using it like it's part of his name.]
Donald Trump is the 45th president. [You're NOT using it like it's his name.] - The same thing is true for dad, mom, uncle, aunt, cousin, etc.
Hey, Dad, can you come help me? [You're using it like it's his name.]
My mom works at the penitentiary. [You're NOT using it like it's her name.]
Have you met my brother? [You wouldn't write "my Paul," so you also wouldn't write "my Brother."]
Do this as many times as you need until you
learn the concept.
learn the concept.