Capital letters are more frequently used in English than in Swedish. In formal writing, it is crucial to use capital letters correctly.
Rule 1
The beginning of a sentence: “My favourite subject is English!”
Rule 2
Names: Winston Churchill, Marilyn Monroe, John Doe
Rule 3
Countries and continents: America, England, Australia
Rule 4
Regions, states, cities, towns: California, Värmland, London, Karlstad
Rule 5
Rivers, oceans, seas, lakes: the Atlantic, Lake Victoria, the Thames
Rule 6
Geographical formations: the Himalayas, the Sahara
Rule 7
I is always capitalised: “Then I went home.”
Rule 8
Days, months, and holidays (but not seasons): Monday, Tuesday, March, May, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day (but summer, winter)
Rule 9
National matters: the French, a German artist, Swedish music, the English language
Rule 10
Religions and political parties: Christianity, Buddhist, Socialism, Fascist
Rule 11
Titles: Mr. Smith, Dr. Watson, Queen Victoria, President Trump
Rule 12
Titles of books, movies, songs (the important words): The Rise of Skywalker, The Dancing Queen, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Rule 13
Important buildings: Sydney Opera House, the White House, the Louvre
Rule 14
Historical episodes or eras: World War II, the American Civil War