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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
Is the word the capitalized in a title?
No. Small word such as 'the', 'or', and 'to' should not be capitalized. Unless it is the first word of the title (example 1), then it should be, but if it isn't the first word, (example 2) then it should not.
Example 1: "For Colored Girls"
Example 2: "Dinner for Schmucks"
What punctuation mark is placed at the end of exclametary sentence?
Generally speaking, an exclamation mark "!" is placed at the end of an exclamatory sentence.
Does the A in aids need to be capitalized?
Not only does the A in AIDS need to be capitalized, the entire acronym needs to be capitalized--since it is an acronym, and not the actual name for the disease.
What is the correct punctuation for someone's age after their name?
comma.
Example:
I, Rose Chan, 23 years old is residing in Hongkong.
Yes, "Founders" should be capitalized when referring to the founding members of the US Government, out of respect for their historical significance. This acknowledges their role in shaping the nation's foundation.
When inserting a footnote into a document where is the footnote number added to the text?
The footnote number is usually inserted as a superscript number at the end of the sentence or phrase where the footnote reference is located. It appears after any punctuation marks.
Vowels are called vowels because they are the sounds in speech produced without any significant constriction or blockage of airflow in the vocal tract. The word "vowel" comes from the Latin word "vocalis," meaning "vocal."
How do you use professor in a sentence?
The word "professor," uncapitalized, is a noun, so it would be used like any other noun.
Example: The professor was an extremely smart person.
However, it can also be used as a title, which case it could be capitalized.
Example: Professor Jenkins taught quantum physics.
Would you capitalize northeast champions?
I don't have the context in which that phrase is used but it appears to be a description rather than a name, therefore it should not be capitalized.
Can an opener be in the middle of a sentence?
Yes, an opener can be in the middle of a sentence as long as it is set off by punctuation such as commas. For example, "However, despite his efforts, he still did not succeed."
Do you have to capitalize the season carnival?
Yes, it is capitalized because it's a season or an event recognized by different cultural groups. Almost like a holiday.
In the sentence Cousins for life do you use an apostrophe?
Apostrophe s is used to indicate possession for nouns. For pronouns it is used exclusively to indicate the omission of a letter.
So you might refer to your cousin's car, but "cousins for life" implies a friendship between multiple (plural) cousins. There would not be an apostrophe there.
Does the word is have to be capitalized in a title?
In a title, the word "is" usually does not need to be capitalized unless it is the first or last word or part of a proper noun. It is best to follow the specific style guide or formatting requirements of the publication or platform you are submitting the title to.
Which mathematical operator is represented by an asterisk?
An asterisk (*) typically represents the multiplication operator in mathematics.
What is the sign of hiphen in punctuation?
The hyphen is both an element and a punctuation mark.
As punctuation, the hyphen is used to join adjectives that modify a noun: fast-talking girl
it is used to separate the elements of a spelled word: s-c-i-o-n
You will see it used in place of a comma - but I don't like it.
Should dad start with a capital d if you are saying King's dad?
Yes, "Dad" should start with a capital "D" if you are saying "King's dad" because it is used as a proper noun in this context.
Do you capitalize the disease name 'Swine Flu'?
You don't capitalize swine flu. You can write H1N1, but since 'influenza' is not a proper noun, and neither is the word "swine", it is not written that way.
What is the word called when it has an apostrophe?
A word that has an apostrophe is called a contraction. Contractions are created by combining two words and replacing missing letters with an apostrophe. Examples include "can't" (cannot) and "I'm" (I am).
How do you write a contradicting sentence using an apostrophe?
Doesn't the school require students to write their own sentences?
A stranger's sentences won't match what the person can create alone.
Alas, one girl couldn't write sentences, and one boy wouldn't.
When do you capitalize a word in a title?
In English, all major words in a title are capitalized. The exceptions are the "smaller" words: articles and prepositions. Regardless of type, though, the first word is always capitalized:
Example: A Very Nice Day in a Nice City
(Other exceptions not so often in titles include other determiners ("that") and possessive pronouns ("my"). For specific information on these, though, you may want to check on a case by case basis.)
Note: this is not the case for other languages. (For example, Italian only capitalizes the first word.)
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The sentence is a run-on and lacks proper punctuation to separate the clauses. To correct it, you could add a comma after "midnight" and a conjunction like "but" before "someone" to make it clearer and more grammatically correct.
Do you use a comma before or after the word but?
a comma should always precede but. Especially if it is joining a compound sentence. For example,
Michael is tall, but Shawn is taller.
I want to go to school, but I have to do my homework.
