Rules 4 - 7
4. Capitalize the name of a family relationship when it is used before a person's name (Uncle Jose) or in place of a name (Is Mom here?) but not when it's used after a possessive word (Magda's sister).
Examples:
Aunt Stephanie asked Mom, "Where is Fran's cousin?"
My mom told her that Fran's cousin was in the hospital.
5. Capitalize words that show rank, office, or profession when they are used before a person's name. The titles of high offices occupied by a single person are capitalized even when they are used without the official's name (the President, the Speaker of the House).
Examples:
The Vice President contacted several constituents.
My neighbor, Professor Martinez, responded to the Vice President's inquiry.
6. In a geographical name, capitalize the first letter of each word except articles and prepositions (the Gulf of Mexico).
Examples:
We went to Washington, D. C last summer.
After visiting Washington, D. C., we went to Chicago and Lake Michigan.
7. A common noun that is part of a geographical name is capitalized (Washington State). A common noun that refers to a proper noun is not capitalized (the state of Washington).
Example:
We also visited the state of Vermont.
Practice with Rules 4-7
