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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
What type of punctuation is a virgule?
A virgule is a type of punctuation used to indicate a division in a line of poetry or music, often referred to as a diagonal or forward slash (/). It is also commonly used in abbreviations, fractions, and to separate alternatives.
Sample experience letter for mechanic to whom may so ever concern?
To Whom It May Concern,
I am writing to confirm that [Mechanic's Name] has been employed as a mechanic at [Company Name] from [Start Date] to [End Date]. During their tenure, they demonstrated excellent technical skills, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic. Their contributions were valuable to our team, and we wish them success in their future endeavors.
Sincerely, [Supervisor's Name] [Company Name]
Apostrophes are punctuation marks used to indicate possession or contraction. For example, "Mary's book" shows possession, while "can't" is a contraction of "cannot." It's important to use apostrophes correctly to avoid confusion in writing.
How do you correctly punctuate the sentence The sea calmed but no boats left shore?
The full question with incorrect punctuation on 3 of the choices is:
Which one of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
A. The sea calmed but no boats left shore.
B. The sea calmed, but no boats left shore.
C. The sea calmed; but no boats, left shore.
D. The sea, calmed, but no boats, left shore.
The sentence should read as follows:
The sea calmed, but no boats left shore.
The comma is necessary to break the sentence before the word 'but.' The word "but" in a sentence often indicates the NEED for a comma before it.
One capital, one comma, one period. "The sea calmed, but no boats left shore."
Does ancestors need an apostrophe?
It depends on what words come after and how you're using it in the sentence.
Example:
My ancestors came from Italy.
My ancestors' curly hair is beautiful.
If it is possessive (owning something), use the apostrophe. If not, don't use one.
Do you capitalize management class in a sentence?
No, "management class" is not capitalized in a sentence unless it is part of a title or at the beginning of a sentence.
What is the squiggly mark in senor?
ñ is a different letter than n. ñ make the sound ny so its said senyor instead of senor
The correct punctuation for the question is: "He left the scene of the accident and tried to forget that it had happened?"
How do you punctuate thought in literature?
there are many ways to punctuate thought in literature. the first way is to italicize the thoughts or the other way is to
Do you capitalize Surgeon in a sentence?
Capitalize surgeon only if it is part of a title.
Examples:
According to the Surgeon General, smoking is bad.
The Head Surgeon on staff will be completing your operation.
I'm going to college to become a surgeon.
There are 4 punctuation marks in English grammar Can you name at least half of them?
14 p
unctuatio
n marks i
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nglish grammar
:
1. Period ( . )2. Ellipses (...)
3. Comma ( , )
4. Semicolo
n ( ; )
5. Apostrophe ( ' )
6. Dash ( --- )
7. Hype
n ( - )
8-9. Quotatio
n Marks (" " ) a
nd ( ' ')
10. Italics
Example: Ca
n you spellwo
nder?
11. Pare
ntheses ( )
12. Brackets [ ]
13. Colo
n ( : )
14. Slash ( / )
Do you capitalize the word occasion?
No, except at the beginning of a sentence because it is
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Do you capitalize your grandfather ben and your cousin?
It should be---...your Grandfather Be
n a
nd your cousi
n
The poem title and the song title will be in quotation marks.
Mike read a poem called "Shame out of the Gateway" and listened to the Men's Chorus's presentation of "Remembering Stonewall."
When to use an apostrophe after the s?
A possessive apostrophe goes at the end of a word to indicate ownership by a plural subject, hence:
"The boys' bike" describes two or more boys who share one bike
as opposed to
"The boy's bike" which means there is only one boy who owns the bike.
Do you capitalize from in a title?
Yes, "from" should be capitalized in a title if it is the first word or part of the title. If it is not the first word and is a preposition, it is typically not capitalized unless it is a proper noun or part of a proper noun.
What is the punctuation for am?
If by "am" you are referring to time, below is an example of Associated Press style:
10:30 a.m.
What does it mean to write your name in all capital letters?
It makes you a non-person. YOU HAVE NO RIGHTS
The only south east Asian country that was never capitalised by a European country?
Thailand is the only country in Southeast Asia that was never colonized by a European power. It maintained its independence by skillfully negotiating with colonial powers and playing them off against each other.
Should the word will as in Will and Testament have a capital W or not?
It should be capitalized if it is used as a title.
Example:
Will and Testament of Washington
Do you capitalize Mr President?
It is capitalized at the beginning of the sentence or when it forms part of the proper noun or when it precedes a person's name or when it is used as a direct address.
Example:
The president lives in Malacanang Palace.
The President of the Philippines lives in Malacanang Palace.
President Aquino lives in Malacanang Palace.
When to use lower case in Arts?
Basically, the word arts should not be capitalized and should be in the lower case except when it is used at the beginning of the sentence or when it forms part of the proper noun.
Example:
I love arts.
Houston Communication Arts School
Is it correct grammar to capitalize 'school of medicine'?
Only when it forms part of the proper noun then it should be capitalized.
Examples:
Stanford School of Medicine
University of Maryland School of Medicine
