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In this sentence, substituting a name does not work. “I took my Ella
Satterfield to her doctor’s appointment” sounds awkward.

Professional Titles

Do not capitalize professional titles unless they are used immediately

before a name.

Examples of Capitalization of Professional

Titles

Harold Smith is my family doctor.

I took the children to Dr. Harold Smith for their vaccinations.

Antoinette Wheatley is my American history professor.

I am taking American history with Professor Antoinette Wheatley.

Practice 27-1 Capitalizing Words

Referring to Individuals

Underline and correct the two capitalization mistakes in each
sentence.