​Capitalizing Nouns

Quick Tip:
Capitalize names and words you're using like a name.
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."]
Click on the button to do the exercise.  It doesn't count until you get 9/10, so keep trying until you do.  Be sure to get a screenshot of the results.
Do this as many times as you need until you
​learn the concept.  
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