Lesson 316 - Mechanics - Capitalization

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Capitalize titles preceding personal names, abbreviations of those titles used with proper names, initials, or titles when used alone in place of the name or person. 

 

Examples: 

Mr., Miss, Rev., Dr., W. C. Johanson, Captain

Instructions: Capitalize each word that needs a capital letter.

1. Have you met the rev. mr. ryan, mrs. hubbard, and dr. peterson?

2. This is supt. e. r. wing who was a captain during combat.

3. mr. and mrs. jones with miss smith will accompany you tomorrow.

4. Did you serve, colonel, in india?

5. I am to dine with cardinal corolucci tonight.

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Answers:

1. Have you met the Rev. Mr. Ryan, Mrs. Hubbard, and Dr. Peterson?

2. This is Supt. E. R. Wing who was a captain during combat.

3. Mr. and Mrs. Jones with Miss Smith will accompany you tomorrow.

4. Did you serve, Colonel, in India?

5. I am to dine with Cardinal Corolucci tonight.

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