Species names like dog, cat and lion are common nouns and should not have capitals. However, if an animal has a personal name, that of course is capitalised as it would be for a human. Think of Clarence the cross-eyed lion.
Yes, animal names should be capitalized when referring to a specific species or individual animal (e.g., African elephant). However, general animal categories are not capitalized (e.g., mammals, birds).
No, there is no need to capitalize animal names.
The zoo has lions, tigers, and bears--oh my!
I petted a lamb at a local farm.
The cows mooed loudly.
Yes.
Examples:
Buddy, Sam, Tasha, Hollie, Shasta
No. Correct: I play with my dog
Incorrect: I play with my Dog
No, only proper names.
Yes, it does.
Yes, "Orcas" should be capitalized because it is the common name for killer whales, and like other specific animal names, it is typically capitalized.
Yes, "Koala" should be capitalized as it is a proper noun referring to a specific type of animal.
Yes, Roman goddess names should be capitalized as they are proper nouns.
In general, names of forms should not be capitalized unless they are proper nouns or titles. For example, "tax return form" should not be capitalized, but "IRS Form 1040" should be capitalized as it is a specific form title.
Yes, names of restaurants are typically capitalized as they are proper nouns.
Yes, "Orcas" should be capitalized because it is the common name for killer whales, and like other specific animal names, it is typically capitalized.
Yes, "Koala" should be capitalized as it is a proper noun referring to a specific type of animal.
Yes, Roman goddess names should be capitalized as they are proper nouns.
No, animal control officer should not be capitalized. Only proper nouns should be capitalized in any sentence such President Obama.
Continents' names should be capitalized.
In general, names of forms should not be capitalized unless they are proper nouns or titles. For example, "tax return form" should not be capitalized, but "IRS Form 1040" should be capitalized as it is a specific form title.
"Indian" should be capitalized but "leaders" shouldn't be. The specific names of the leaders should be capitalized.
Yes, names should always be capitalized.
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Yes, names of restaurants are typically capitalized as they are proper nouns.
No, gang names should not be capitalized unless they are proper nouns or trademarks. They should be treated like any other informal group name.
Medications are capitalized if these are bra nded names of drugs but ge neric names should not be capitalized. Examples: Advil aspirin