Capitalize compass points when they designate geographical parts of a country, region or city or when used as part of proper names to designate a world division.
Do not capitalize when used to indicate parts of the states or provinces.
Examples:
North Australia
north of Manila
She went north.
Yes. It should be-North Atla ntic Ocea n.
It should be---north of the Maso n Dixo n.
No. It is not a proper nou n.
Yes, Englishme n is always capitalized because it is a proper nou n.
No, because it is n ot a proper n ou n.
No, because it is n ot a proper n ou n.
Yes. It should be-North Atla ntic Ocea n.
Yes because it is a specific place.
Yes, when referring to the specific geographic directions (North, South, East, West), they are capitalized. However, when used as general directions, they are not capitalized (e.g., go north on Main Street).
It should be---north of the Maso n Dixo n.
Yes, "Mount McKinley" should be capitalized because it is a proper noun referring to a specific mountain. "North America" should be capitalized when referring to the continent, but not when referring to compass directions.
No, except at the beginning of a sentence because it is n ot a proper n ou n.
No. It is not a proper nou n.
Yes, Englishme n is always capitalized because it is a proper nou n.
No, because it is n ot a proper n ou n.
Basically, directions are not capitalized. Capitalize directions when they designate geographical parts of the country, region or city or when used as part of proper names to designate a world division. Do not capitalize when used to indicate parts of states or provinces. Examples: Ramon went to North Asia He headed north of Manila.
No. Plumber should n ot be capitalized because it is not a proper nou n.