Capitalization Rules

2nd Grade English practice: Correct the capitalization: 'my dog, sparky, loves to play.'. Part of grammar: sentences & conventions (Grammar: Sentences & Conventions).

~7 min

We always use a capital letter at the beginning of a sentence and for proper nouns (specific names of people, places, things).

Starting Sentences and Proper Nouns

Ms. Jones went to the park.

Always use a capital letter at the start of a sentence. Also, use a capital letter for proper nouns, which are specific names of people, places, or things.

💡 Think of proper nouns as the 'special names' for people or places.