Writing: Capitalization Rules and Proper Nouns

Vocabulary practice flashcards focusing on capitalization rules for people, places, landmarks, and proper nouns from Grade 4 writing curriculum.

Capitalization Rule

The grammar rule stating that words that name places, people, months, and landmarks are always capitalized.

Washington Monument

A landmark in Washington, D.C., whose specific name must be capitalized.

White House

A landmark and official residence whose name requires capitalization.

Smithsonian Institution

A specific museum and research institution whose title is capitalized as a proper noun.

American Cab Company

A specific business name that must be capitalized in formal writing.

Pennsylvania Avenue

A specific street name that requires capitalization of both the name and the street designation.

Arlington National Cemetery

A national landmark and cemetery that must be written with capital letters for each word.

Jefferson Memorial

A landmark provided in the capitalization examples that requires capital letters.