CAPITALIZING OTHER
KINDS OF PROPER NOUNS
KINDS OF PROPER NOUNS
Rule -1:
Capitalize the names of races, religions,
nationalities, and languages.
nationalities, and languages.
Examples:
a.
The Catholic church is holding a fancy fete.
The Catholic church is holding a fancy fete.
b. The
works of Indian artists were on display at theIndian Cultural Center
works of Indian artists were on display at the
Rule – 2:
Capitalize words referring to God and religious scriptures.
Examples:
The Bible The Bagavath Gita The Tora Allah
Lord Shiva Jesus
Rule-3:
Capitalize the names of clubs, organizations,
and business firms.
Examples:
a.
Arun
is the founder of Lahari Technologies.
Arun
is the founder of Lahari Technologies.
b. We
donated some rice and sugar to the Lions Club
donated some rice and sugar to the Lions Club
c. Mother
is a member of the Women’s Forum.
is a member of the Women’s Forum.
EXERCISE (Using
capitalization correctly):
capitalization correctly):
1.
Several
Russians doctors visited our hospital
Several
Russians doctors visited our hospital
2.
The
jewish writer criticized the policies of the nazis.
The
jewish writer criticized the policies of the nazis.
3.
The Christians follow the teachings of jesus.
The Christians follow the teachings of jesus.
4. An
exhibit of African paintings were displayed at thecongo
exhibit of African paintings were displayed at the
5. After
the tsunami, the red cross and salvation army offered help to government ofJapan
the tsunami, the red cross and salvation army offered help to government of
