Grammar Check List

Grammar Checklist
CAPITALIZATION
Capitalize the first word in a sentence.
Capitalize the pronoun "I" wherever it appears.
Capitalize a title used before a person's last name. Examples: President Clinton or Dr. Smith.
Capitalize each important word in the title of books, movies, magazines, etc.
Capitalize the first word in a direct quotation. Example: The teacher said, "Write your story."
Capitalize all proper nouns.
PUNCTUATION
Use a period at the end of a statement or a command.
Use a period at the end of an abbreviation. Example: Mr. Hankins or Mrs. Moore
Use a question mark at the end of a question.
Use an exclamation point at the end of a sentence that shows strong feeling.
Use a comma between words in a series of three or more things.
Use a comma before a direct quotation. Example: Mrs. Purifoy, "Don't forget to turn in your library books."
Use a comma between the day and year in a date.
Use a comma between the city and state.
Use a comma after the opening of a friendly letter.
Use a comma after the closing of a letter.
Use an apostrophe in possessives. Example: Sam took off the dog's collar.
Use an apostrophe in contractions.