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No, mom and dad are common nouns. The names of mom and dad are proper nouns.

That does not mean that you can't capitalize the words when writing a card, note, or email to your own mom and dad. They won't care if it's correct, they will appreciate the respect.

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When writing a letter should the m in mom be capitalized?

If you are writing a letter to your mom, then yes, Mom should be capitalized. However when you are simply talking about her, it would not be.


Should carnation be capitalized?

Carnation as a kind of flower should not be capitalized. But Carnation as a name should be capitalized. Examples:My mom loves roses, carnations and lilies. The lady likes the Carnation milk.


Do you write mum and dad with a capital letter at the start for English?

You capitalize mom and dad when you use it as their name. For example - "Hey Mom/Dad, can I have a ride? It's not when you say, "My mom is cool."The rule is basically this.... If you can insert their given name, Joan or David, for example into the sentence, you capitalize it, because you would capitalize their given name if it were used. If you cannot use (properly) their given name in the sentence, you do not capitalize mom or dad. For example: "My mom and my dad grounded me for a week because I was bad." In this instance you would not capitalize mom and dad because inserting their given names, say Joan and David, would not be correct. For example: "My Joan and my David grounded me for a week because I was bad," is not a correct sentence and thus when using mom and dad in that instance you would not capitalize them. You would capitalize mom and dad in the following sentence because you can use their given names properly and would capitalize them so you would capitalize mom and dad. "One time, at band camp, Mom and Dad came by to hear us play." You can use Joan and David properly in this sentence, so you would capitalize Mom and Dad.If you are referring to your mom in a generic term and are saying "my mom," "his mom," "their mom," etc, no. If you are referring to her by Mom being her name, yes.Example: Today, my mom picked me up from school.Example: Today, Mom picked me up from school.


When to capitalize son?

You capitalize "Dad" if dad is used as a proper noun, "Dad, are we going to the ballgame?" However, dad is lowercase when used as a simple noun or as an example of dads in general, as in "My dad and I are going to the ballgame." The same is true of "Mom is the greatest!" or "her mom bakes cakes."


Does parents begin with a capital P?

It is capitalized at the beginning of the sentence or when it forms part of the proper noun or when it precedes a person's name or when it is used as a direct address. Examples: Mom Alexis Have you seen Allan, Dad?

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Should the word mom and dad be capitalized in the sentence mom and dad are Japanese?

yes


Is mom capitalized in the sentence Dad asked mother where are my keys?

No, "mom" is not capitalized in the sentence. It should be "Dad asked mother, 'Where are my keys?'"


Is mom capitalized your mom is nice?

In the sentence "your mom is nice," "mom" is not capitalized because it is not being used as a proper noun. If you were to refer to your mom by her name, then her name would be capitalized, for example, "Your mom, Sarah, is nice."


Do i capitalize mom for mom's bathroom?

Yes. Words like Mom and Dad should be capitalized when there is no article to go with it (the, my).


When writing a letter should the m in mom be capitalized?

If you are writing a letter to your mom, then yes, Mom should be capitalized. However when you are simply talking about her, it would not be.


Is it nice for a mom to want the dad out of the picture?

It depends on the reason and what the dad did to make the mom want him out of the picture


Does the word mom get capitalized when used within a sentence?

That really depends. If you are talking to ur mom, and u say "....Mom....." then it's okay to capitalize. But if ur just saying "...my mom...." then no. Answer: Proper nouns are capitalized. Common nouns are not. There are quite a few nouns that can be either common or proper, depending on how they are used. A Proper noun is the name of a particular person, place, or thing. Therefore the words "mom" and "dad" would be capitalized if they are used to refer to a Specific person, as in "Mom won't let me go." "Dad says I have to clean the garage.", "Joey's Mom says I can come over". Also, used in such terms as "Mom's room", "Dad's golf clubs", etc. when a Specific person is meant, it is capitalized. When the noun is used to refer to a generic mom or dad, then it is not capitalized. "All moms are welcome to attend.". A good rule is whenever you are using a noun In Place, or as part of, a Name you should capitalize.


Is mom in my mom capitalized?

In the phrase "Is mom in my mom?" the first "mom" should be capitalized as it is used as a proper noun (referring to a specific person). So, it should be "Is Mom in my mom?" to show proper capitalization.


What is Mitchel Musso's mom and dad like?

nice


Would you capitalize dad and mom in this sentence did dad help mom?

yes if it is a letter it would be capitalized


What should you get for a dad who does not like sports or homemade things or clothing or going out to eat?

You could get your dad a nice gift certificate to his favorite restaurant (ask your mom.)


Who should you live with mom or dad?

Both because i love both my mom and dad.... :) ;)