If the quotation is a complete sentence we should capitalize the first word of a quotation. But in a partial quotation, we should not capitalize the first word of a partial quotation. So, the first word of a partial quotation should be in lowercase only.
If the quotation is a complete sentence we should capitalize the first word of a quotation. But in a partial quotation, we should not capitalize the first word of a partial quotation. So, the first word of a partial quotation should be in lowercase only. This is the capitalization rule no 5
Incorrect
- Richard said, “we must win this game.”
- No one discusses about the “Horrific cyclone” that took place last year.
Correct.
- Richard said, “We must win this game.”
- No one discusses about the “horrific cyclone” that took place last year.
(The phrase horrific cyclone is a partial quotation and hence it must not be capitalized.)
Choose the correct option
Maya thinks they all “ __________” discussing about the past.
Which of the following options is correct?
- a) Wasted their time.
- b) wasted their time.
Ans: b (We do not capitalize the first word of a partial quotation.)
Answer in Yes or No
Ram said, “Don’t you think she laughed to us?”
Are the right words capitalized in the question?
Answer: Yes (We must capitalize the first word of the quotation when the quotation is a complete sentence.)
