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Capital vs. Capitol
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Use capital when you're NOT referring to a building.

A capitol is a building in a capital city. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Examples of Capital
 
Be sure to start each sentence with a capital letter.

If you want to invest in those stocks, you'll need more capital.

Are you for or against capital punishment?
 

 
 
Example of Capitol
 
Yesterday our former mayor made a short speech on the steps of the capitol in Nashville.