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'Is the dog asleep? It's funny! Maybe it was knocked out'. Notice that capital letters start a sentence and they always follow question marks and exclamation marks.

Capital Letters 01

Capital letters signal names, places, titles and sentence starts. Learn when to write London, Monday, River Thames and King Charles III correctly in formal KS3 English.

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Fascinating Fact:

Titles before names are capitalised, King Charles III visited a school in September.

In KS3 English, you’ll revise when to use capital letters: at the start of sentences, for proper nouns (people, places, days, months), and for titles before names. You’ll practise spotting errors and correcting them in real sentences.

Key Terms

  • Capital letter: An upper-case letter used at sentence starts and for proper nouns and titles.
  • Proper noun: A specific name, like Leeds, India, or Mrs Patel, which takes a capital.
  • Title before a name: Words such as King, Dr, or Professor when used with a person’s name; they are capitalised.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

When should I use capital letters in KS3 English?

Use capitals at the start of sentences, for the pronoun I, for proper nouns (names, places, days, months), and for titles used with names.

Do job titles always need capital letters?

Capitalize a title when it comes before a name (Headteacher Mrs Lewis). Use lower case when it is used generally (the headteacher spoke).

Are seasons and school subjects capitalised?

Seasons are usually lower case (spring), but subjects become capitals when they are languages or part of a course title (English, GCSE History).

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