We should always capitalize names, other proper nouns, and adjectives derived from proper nouns.
The main reason behind the capitalization of names, other proper nouns, and adjectives derived from proper nouns is to focus the reader’s attention on a particular element in a group of elements. This is the Capitalization Rule 3
For Examples:
Incorrect
- The novel was written by chetan bhagat.
- Have you ever been invited to a indian wedding?
Correct.
- The novel was written by Chetan Bhagat.
- Have you ever been invited to an Indian wedding?
Explanation: In 1st example 'chetan bhagat' is a proper noun so it is written Chetan Bhagat. Further, the word 'Indian' in the 2nd example is an adjective derived from the proper noun 'India'. As per rule adjective from proper noun should be capitalized.)
Choose the correct option.
This is the famous _________ food I was talking about.
Which of the following options is correct?
- a) Indian
- b) indian.
Ans: (a) Indian.
Answer: Yes or No. Are all the right words capitalized in this given paragraph below?
Our tour to Paris was amazing. Like all, we roamed the whole city and enjoyed ourselves a lot, but spent a lot of time in a cafe beside the Eiffel tower.
Answer: No. (The word ‘tower’ must be capitalized in this case as we are talking about one specific tower i.e the Eiffel Tower, which is considered a proper noun.
