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Capitalization of Words That

Begin Sentences

1 Capitalize words that begin sentences and

direct quotations.

Capitalize the first word of a sentence or a direct quotation that is a

sentence or a complete statement.

Examples of Capitalization to Begin

Sentences and Direct Quotations

The woman told a reporter that she was walking down the street

when a cat fell on her head.

In some places, snow tires are a necessity.

Martino said, “I hope you remembered to mail the birthday card

to Dad.”