No, "the" should not be capitalized in the name "the rivera supply company." Only capitalize proper nouns in a company's name.

Yes, the word "building" in "Empire State Building" is capitalized when referring to the specific structure in New York City.

I need to punctuate this paragraph before submitting it to my teacher for review.

The word "division" would not typically be capitalized in a sentence unless it is the first word or part of a proper noun.

Rural areas are characterized by open spaces, agricultural landscapes, and a smaller population density compared to urban settings.

The term "pillar" is not usually capitalized in a sentence unless it is at the beginning or part of a proper noun. For example: "I leaned against the pillar of the building."

Focusing excessively on word choice indicates a lack of creativity and originality in one's thinking. An intellectually bankrupt individual may place too much importance on the form of expression rather than the substance of their ideas.

Uses of Commas

1. to separate three or more things in the series

Example: oranges, apples, grapes, and guavas

2. to connect two independent clauses (use comma + conjunction)

Example: He went to look for the dog, but it wasn't there.

3. to set off introductory element

Example: Leaving the house, Allan left his wallet.

Typically, only proper nouns, such as names of people, places, or brands, are capitalized in a dictionary. Other common nouns, adjectives, and verbs are usually not capitalized unless they are at the beginning of a sentence.

Yes, a comma should precede "i.e." when it is used in a sentence to introduce an explanation or clarification.

"Gram" is capitalized when it is being used as a named unit of measurement within the metric system (e.g., 10 Grams). It is not capitalized when used in a general sense to refer to weight (e.g., "She weighed 50 grams").

No, "public records" does not need to be capitalized unless it is part of a title or at the beginning of a sentence.

Punctuation codons are the three stop codons in the genetic code: UAA, UAG, and UGA. These codons signal the termination of translation during protein synthesis.

No, you do not capitalize "little" in this context. It remains lowercase unless it is the first word of the sentence.

No, "little" is not capitalized when used as an affectionate nickname like "Little Jack." It is typically only capitalized when it is part of someone's official name or title.

Yes, when using "Baby" as part of a name like "Baby Jack," it should be capitalized as it is being used as a proper noun in this context.

Yes, "Lego" should be capitalized as it is a proper noun and the name of a company.

Yes, "Great Divide" is capitalized when referring to a specific location or entity, such as the Great Divide mountain range. "Great divide" is lowercase when used in a general sense, such as describing a separation between ideologies.

Yes, the term "Navajo Nation Seal" should be capitalized in an essay to show respect for the official title and importance of the symbol.

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The word for first name in diaries is typically referred to as "forename."

Yes, there is usually a comma. If you choose not to use a comma then you should remain consistent. For example, if you're writing an academic paper and using lots of dates then they should either all have commas or they should all have no commas.

The first letter of a sentence, proper nouns (such as names of people, places, and things), and the pronoun "I" should always be capitalized in writing to indicate their importance.

Only capitalize "Democrat" when it refers to a specific political party or organization. In a general sentence referring to someone who supports democratic ideals, "democrat" should not be capitalized.

The word "freshman" should be capitalized when used as part of a formal title, such as "Freshman Orientation." In general usage, it is not necessary to capitalize the word "freshman."