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No, capitalization is not what forms a proper noun. There are some proper nouns that do not use capital letters (m&m's for example) and far too many people that capitalize incorrectly. A capital letter does not make it a proper noun.
What determines that a noun is a proper noun is what the word is for. A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or thing. The noun "m&m's" is the name of a specific candy and a registered trademark, a proper noun.
Common nouns are general words for people, places, and things.
Proper nouns are the names of specific people, places, and things.
The noun 'doctor' is a common noun; the noun Doctor Jonas Salk is a proper noun, the name of a specific person.
The noun 'city' is a common noun; the noun New York City is a proper noun, the name of a specific place.
The noun 'bridge' is a common noun; the noun Brooklyn Bridge is a proper noun, the name of a specific thing.
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Is the word radish a proper noun?
No, the word "radish" is a common noun, as it refers to a type of vegetable. It is not a specific, unique entity that requires capitalization as a proper noun would.
Is changing a proper noun?
Yes, changing a proper noun refers to altering the specific, unique name of a person, place, or thing. This could involve modifying the spelling, capitalization, or overall form of the proper noun.
Is jewelry a proper noun?
No, "jewelry" is a common noun and does not require capitalization unless it is the first word in a sentence or part of a title.
Does Mercury have to be capitalized?
It should be capitalized only at the beginning of the sentence and when it forms part of the proper noun. Examples: Mercury, the planet Mercury Drug, a leading drugstore in the Philippines
Is lava a proper noun?
No, "lava" is a common noun because it refers to molten rock that flows from a volcano. It is not a specific or unique entity that requires capitalization.
Do you capitalize the word geography in a sentence?
Not usually. 'Geography' is not a proper noun, but of course it follows the standard capitalization rules.
When to use capitalization?
When using a proper noun, or begining a sentence
What answer choice shows the correct capitalization for the proper noun in the following sentence?
Please provide the sentence you would like me to analyze for proper noun capitalization, and I will help you determine the correct answer choice.
Do you capitalize sanctuary?
At the beginning of the sentence and when it forms part of the proper noun. Examples: The Sanctuary Hotel Sanctuary Asia
Is the word radish a proper noun?
No, the word "radish" is a common noun, as it refers to a type of vegetable. It is not a specific, unique entity that requires capitalization as a proper noun would.
Do you capitalize the name of a robin or deer in a sentence?
Capitalization is determined by whether a word is a noun or a proper noun. Do not capitalize robin or deer, they are nouns, not proper nouns.
Is changing a proper noun?
Yes, changing a proper noun refers to altering the specific, unique name of a person, place, or thing. This could involve modifying the spelling, capitalization, or overall form of the proper noun.
Is jewelry a proper noun?
No, "jewelry" is a common noun and does not require capitalization unless it is the first word in a sentence or part of a title.
Does Mercury have to be capitalized?
It should be capitalized only at the beginning of the sentence and when it forms part of the proper noun. Examples: Mercury, the planet Mercury Drug, a leading drugstore in the Philippines
Are plays capitalized?
Capitalization usually occurs at the beginning of a sentence or in the case of a proper noun. Since plays are a proper nouns, they would be capitalized.
Is lava a proper noun?
No, "lava" is a common noun because it refers to molten rock that flows from a volcano. It is not a specific or unique entity that requires capitalization.
Does the word Spider-Man need capitalization?
Yes, "Spider-Man" should be capitalized as it is a proper noun.
