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Punctuation and Capitalization
Are you hooked on commas? Are you possessive about apostrophes? Do you think hyphens look dashing? This category is for questions related to the use of certain marks to separate words into sentences and clauses and capital letters in writing.
6,363 Questions
Should school subjects like science and mathematics and biology be capitalised?
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Yes, when specifically referring to the names of the subjects, such as "Science," "Mathematics," and "Biology," they should be capitalized.
Do zoologists get good vacation leave time?
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It can vary depending on the employer, but zoologists generally receive standard vacation benefits similar to other professions. Many organizations offer around 2-4 weeks of paid vacation time per year. Research positions or fieldwork may have different time-off policies.
Should hurricane in general be capitalized?
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Yes, the word "hurricane" should be capitalized when referring to a specific storm or when the term is part of a proper noun, such as Hurricane Katrina. However, it is not typically capitalized when used in a general sense, such as "a hurricane warning was issued."
Is the word earthquake capitalized?
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The word "earthquake" is usually not capitalized unless it begins a sentence or is part of a proper noun (e.g., the Great Alaska Earthquake).
Should the word chemistry be capitalized?
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The word "chemistry" should be capitalized only when it is at the beginning of a sentence or part of a title.
Should the word 'Chinese' be capitalized?
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Yes, the word "Chinese" should be capitalized when referring to the people, language, or culture associated with China.
What are the characteristics of twenty-first century businesses?
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Some characteristics of twenty-first century businesses include a focus on digital transformation, innovation, sustainability practices, remote work flexibility, customer-centric approaches, and agile decision-making processes. These businesses are also more interconnected globally, have a strong emphasis on data-driven insights, and prioritize diversity and inclusion in their workforce.
Is marine biology capitalized?
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No, "marine biology" is not typically capitalized unless it is used at the beginning of a sentence or in a title.
Why is Gram of gram stain written in capital letters?
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The eponym Gram stain is capitalized because it is named after the Danish bacteriologist Hans Christian Gram, who developed the staining technique in 1884. Capitalizing the "G" in Gram distinguishes it as a proper noun associated with a specific individual.
Should the word equator be capitalized?
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No, the word "equator" should not be capitalized unless it appears at the beginning of a sentence or as part of a proper noun (e.g., Equator Line Cafe).
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Yes, "hurricanes" should be capitalized as it is part of the proper noun "Hurricanes Katrina and Rita."
Does hurricane need a capital lertter?
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No, because it is a general/nonspecific noun, however if you were naming a particular hurricane i.e. Hurricane Katrina, then a capital letter for hurricane would be needed because it is a proper noun.
Does the name of a volcano need to be capitalized?
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Yes, the name of a volcano should be capitalized, as it is a proper noun. For example, "Mount Vesuvius" or "Mauna Loa."
In a sentence about hurricane Wilma does the word hurricane get a capital letter?
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Yes, the word "hurricane" should be capitalized when referring to a specific hurricane like Hurricane Wilma.
Why is earth not written in capital all the time?
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The word "Earth" is capitalized when it is used as the name of our planet. When used generically to refer to soil or land, it is written in lowercase.
Is the word equator capitalized?
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Yes, the word "Equator" should be capitalized as it refers to a specific geographic line that divides the earth into northern and southern hemispheres.
Should you capitalize periodic table?
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Yes. When doing symbols. If there is 1 letter it is capitalized. if there are two letters then the first one is capitalized and the second one lower case. If you string elements together in a formula it's easy to see where one finishes and the next one starts.
Note: when written in full, element names do not need to be capitalized.
Capital letter and punction exercise?
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Sure! Remember to always start a sentence with a capital letter and end it with appropriate punctuation such as a period, question mark, or exclamation point. These simple rules help make your writing clear and easy to understand. Practice by writing sentences that follow these guidelines, and soon it will become second nature.
Do you capitalize the word neap tide?
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In general, "neap tide" is not capitalized unless it is at the beginning of a sentence or part of a title. It refers to a specific type of tide with minimal difference between high and low water levels, occurring during the first and third quarters of the moon.
Do you capitalize the name of a color?
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No, color names are not typically capitalized unless they are part of a proper noun or start a sentence. For example: "I like the color blue."
Do you capitalize ecology when used in a sentence?
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No, "ecology" is not capitalized when used in a sentence unless it is at the beginning of a sentence or part of a title.
Should the word mercury as in the element be capitalized?
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The element symbol for Mercuary should be capitalized like this: Hg It should be like that no matter how you have it in an equation.
Ignoring Matty's ignorance of the question asked...
According to Wikipedia "In former versions of the IUPAC recommendations, names were written with a capital initial letter. This practice has been abandoned in later publications.[3] The names of chemical compounds and chemical elements when written out, are common nouns in English, rather than proper nouns. They are capitalized at the beginning of a sentence or title, but not elsewhere. Note that for chemical elements this applies to the word only and not the chemical symbol, which is always capitalized. Both rules remain even with chemical elements derived from proper names which would otherwise be capitalized, in keeping with IUPAC policy to differentiate proper names from things named after proper names. Thus, it is californium but the symbol is Cf, and einsteinium, but symbol Es. Note that names for odd or rare chemicals are uncapitalized like common ones, and thus uranium and plutonium (symbols U and Pu) should be uncapitalized like carbon or iron (symbols C and Fe). This rule (full name uncapitalized but symbol capitalized) applies also to isotopes and nuclides, when completely written out: thus 14C but carbon-14. (The element mercury is uncapitalized, but of course the planet and god Mercury remain capitalized proper nouns)."
So no, mercury isn't capitalized unless it refers to the planet or the god. Or Freddie Mercury, who is a god.
Do you capitalize 'longitude'?
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No, 'longitude' is not typically capitalized unless it is at the beginning of a sentence or part of a proper noun like "Prime Meridian Longitudes."
Why should you have to study about filariasis?
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Studying filariasis is important because it is a parasitic disease that can lead to severe disability and disfigurement. Understanding its transmission, symptoms, and prevention methods helps in controlling the spread of the disease and improving public health outcomes. Additionally, research and education about filariasis contribute to the development of effective treatment strategies and interventions.
Do you capitalize Daylight Saving Time when writing it out?
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Yes, you should capitalize Daylight Saving Time when writing it out as it is a proper noun.
