We ought to capitalize title when they are used before names or used as a part of a name unless the title is followed by a comma. Be sure that you do not capitalize the title if it appears after a name “or” instead of a name. This is the Capitalization Rule number 16.
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The President will soon address queen Elisabeth.
The speech was given by prime minister Narendra Modi.
Correct.
The President will soon address Queen Elisabeth.
The speech was given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Which of the following options is correct? Choose the correct option.
a) minster
b) Minsiter.
The chief ________, Mr. Nabin Patnaik, will join the meeting.
Answer: Option “a” is correct. (Remember, we must not capitalize the title if it is followed by a comma.)
Are the right words capitalized in the sentence? Answer in one word i.e. Yes or No
This stadium was inaugurated by Captain Dravid. (Full Name=Rahul Dravid)
Answer: Yes (We must capitalize titles when they are used as a part of the name (usually replacing their first name).
