IndianTechnoEra: Capital Letters

Capital Letters

Capital letters are the larger forms of letters. They are also called uppercase letters. We use capital letters in many places when writing English.

For example, A, B, C and D are capital letters.

Learning Objectives

• Understand what capital letters are.
• Recognise capital letters from A to Z.
• Identify capital letters in simple words.
• Understand where capital letters are commonly used.

Recognising Capital Letters

Each letter of the alphabet has a capital form. Capital letters are usually larger in appearance than small letters.

A B C D E F G H I J K L M
N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

These are capital letters.

Capital Letters in Names

We use a capital letter at the beginning of a person's name.

Riya   Rahul   Aman   Neha

The first letter of each name is capital.

Capital Letters at the Beginning of Sentences

A sentence normally begins with a capital letter.

This is a ball.

The first letter of the sentence is capital.

Examples

• A is a capital letter.
• M is a capital letter.
• Z is a capital letter.
• My name is Ravi.
• My is written with a capital M at the beginning.

Common Mistakes

• Do not confuse capital letters with small letters.
• Remember to begin a sentence with a capital letter.
• Names should begin with a capital letter.

Practice

1. What is another name for a capital letter?

2. Which is a capital letter: b or B?

3. Which letter should begin the name Ravi?

4. Should a sentence begin with a capital letter?

Try It Yourself

Write the capital letters A, B, C, D and E. Then write your own name using a capital letter at the beginning.

Quick Revision

• Capital letters are also called uppercase letters.
• Capital letters are used at the beginning of sentences.
• Names begin with capital letters.

Next Step

Now that you can recognise capital letters, the next lesson will introduce small letters.