answersLogoWhite

0

When used in the context of a place name such as Canary Islands, yes, in a sentence like: "These islands are beautiful", capitalization is not necessary. Island is only a proper noun if used in a place name.

User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Do you capitalize I am?

Yes, "I am" is typically capitalized because "I" is a pronoun and should always be capitalized in English.


Is president of the US always capitalized?

Yes, when referring to the title of the President of the United States, it should always be capitalized.


Is Tuesday always capitalized?

Yes. Days of the week are always capitalized.


Is Euro capitalized?

Yes, it should always be capitalized.


Is Circa always capitalized?

No, circa does not need to be capitalized.


Is the word Rif always capitalized?

No, the word "rif" is not always capitalized. It should only be capitalized if it is part of a proper noun or at the beginning of a sentence.


Should pacific be capitalized in a sentence?

Yes. All of the world's oceans, lakes, and rivers are capitalized.


Should prom be capitalized?

Yes it should always be capitalized.


Should CRNA always be capitalized?

No, CRNA does not always need to be capitalized. It should be capitalized when using it as an acronym for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.


What are rules for capitalizing nouns?

A common noun is capitalized only when it is the first word in a sentence. A proper noun is always capitalized. An acronym is always capitalized.


Should Hindu or Hinduism always be capitalized?

Yes, both Hindu and Hinduism should always be capitalized.


Why should the t in thousand island dressing be capitalized?

Both the t and the i in Thousand Island dressing should be capitalised because it is a proper noun, and the specific name of something. Names are always capitalised.