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Mechanics
Unit 11: Capitalization
Lesson 72
Capitalization of Sentences and the Pronoun I
Capitalize the first word of every sentence, including the first word of a direct quotation
that is a complete sentence.
S
he should have thought this over more carefully, don’t you agree?
According to the product brochure, “The new software will provide complete anti-virus
protection as well as hard disk optimization.”
Capitalize the first word of a sentence in parentheses that stands by itself. Do not
capitalize a sentence within parentheses that is contained within another sentence.
Crush the garlic and mix it with the vinegar. (The garlic may be put through a garlic
press if you prefer.)
Although no one suspected that the gardener committed the burglary (he appeared to
have a water-tight alibi), the detective skillfully proved the man’s guilt.
Do not capitalize the first word of a quotation that cannot stand as a complete sentence.
The Palladian window is “arched with two lower sidelights, framed with columns.”
Do not capitalize the first word of an 
indirect quotation
. An indirect quotation, often
introduced by that, does not repeat a person’s exact words.
My grandfather often said that ignorance of the law was no excuse.
Always capitalize the pronoun I no matter where it appears in a sentence.
My sister and I decided to buy a futon for her new apartment.
 Exercise 1
Mark each letter that should be capitalized by drawing three lines ( ) under it.
Mark each letter that should be lowercase by drawing a slash through it ( / ). If the sentence is
correct as written, write C in the blank.
a woman at the bank asked me To fill out a questionnaire.