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Capitalization of Words

Referring to Individuals

2 Use capitalization correctly when referring

to individuals.

Words that name individuals are often capitalized. Specifically, names,

words that are used as names, and the pronoun I are capitalized.

Names and the Pronoun I

Capitalize people’s names and the pronoun I.

Examples of Capitalization of Names and the

Pronoun I

I heard that James Maldonado made the hockey team.