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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 are 7 punctuations in English grammar?
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1. Period ( . )
2. Ellipses (...)
3. Comma ( , )
4. Semicolo
n ( ; )
5. Apostrophe ( ' )
6. Dash ( --- )
7. Hype
n ( - )
8-9. Quotatio
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nd ( ' ')
10. Italics
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11. Pare
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12. Brackets [ ]
13. Colo
n ( : )
14. Slash ( / )
Do you use an apostrophe with days of the week?
If showing a day's possession, yes. (e.g. Tuesday's child) If pluralizing a day of the week, no. (e.g. two Mondays)
How high do you have to go to be considered in space?
The boundary commonly recognized as the start of space is known as the Kármán line, which is located at an altitude of 100 kilometres (62 miles) above sea level. At this point, the Earth's atmosphere becomes so thin that conventional aerodynamic flight is no longer practical.
Have you ever visited Gettysburg Pennsylvania Where are the commas go on this sentence?
Have you ever visited Gettysburg Pennsylvania. Were does the commas go.
What words are pronounced differently but merely capitalizing the first letter?
Produce (noun) - refers to items that have been made or grown produce (verb) - means to create or bring forth
Polish (noun) - denotes someone from Poland polish (verb) - signifies to make something shiny or smooth
Does last years have an apostrophe?
If there is a possession being signified, then yes. Example: Last year's numbers are better than this year's numbers. If there is no possession, then no. Example: These last years have been the best of my life!
Where does the apostrophes goes in this sentence you cant believe she didn't go?
Here is the sentence with the apostrophes: You can't belive she didn't go?
The word Bible should be capitalized. Study does not need to be.
What are some jobs in jounalism?
Some jobs in journalism include reporter, editor, news anchor, photojournalist, and social media journalist. These roles can be in print, broadcast, or digital media. Specialized positions may include investigative journalist, sports reporter, or foreign correspondent.
Do you have to begin a new paragraph for dialog?
Yes, it is recommended to start a new paragraph each time a different character speaks in order to make the conversation clear and easier to follow for readers. This helps to improve readability and clarity in writing.
How do you write the title of a novel in an essay?
In an essay, the title of a novel should be italicized to indicate that it is a standalone work. This differentiates it from the rest of the text and helps make it clear to the reader that the title belongs to a separate piece of literature.
A kind of noun that usually doesn't start with a capital letter?
No, not all nouns start with a capital letter.
The kinds of nouns that begin with a capital letter are:
- a proper noun (the name of a specific person, place, or thing);
- the first word in a sentence.
What is a good sentence for punctuality?
The employee's punctuality left a lot to be desired as he was late three out of every five shifts for which he was scheduled.
When writing Jr after someone's name do you use a comma?
You use a period after it. Here's an example: Martin Luther King Jr.
Should a comma be placed before because?
To answer the question again,the answer is yes if you are listing things eg. the people revolted against authority figures because, they were crude and let power go to their heads.I personally think a semi- colon has a little more flair and shows the importance of what follows eg. The people revolted against authority because; theywere crude and let power go to their heads. mike
Does the word treaty need to be capitalized?
No, unless you are refering to a specific treaty, (ex. Treaty of Versailles)
Why is an apostrophe used in a contraction?
An apostrophe is used in a contraction to represent that letters have been removed. In the word can't the apostrophe is taking the place of the letters "no". In the word don't the apostrophe is also taking the place of the letter "o".
In the word Homer High School is school supposed to capitalized?
Yes, in the title "Homer High School," the word "School" should be capitalized because it is part of the official name of the institution.
How many spaces do you place in text after using a colon or semicolon?
Traditionally, two, but I find using just one okay too.
Use of apostrophe in words that end with s?
If the word is plural and ends in S (cats) use an apostrophe at the end of the word.
Example:
Cats' tails
If the word just ends in S (James), use an apostrophe S.
This is James's house.
Do you capitalize the names of the disease emphysema?
No. You should capitalize diseases that have a proper noun in them, like Down's syndrome, or Grave's disease, but things like myocardial infarction or angina, including emphysema should not be capitalized.
Does cattle have to be capitalized?
No, it doesn't, unless it is the first word of a sentence, or it is used in some special way as a proper noun. For example, the word 'cattle' may actually be someone's name, although I think that is very unlikely. A book might be called "Raising Cattle". Otherwise, don't capitalize it.
One use of an apostrophe is to?
1) An apostrophe can be used to denote ownership. I.E. The man's dog was mean. 2) An apostrophe can be used to make contractions. I.E. Will + Not = Won't Can + Not = Can't It + Is = It's 3) There are more, so just keep looking. They're out there.
If a semi-colon is added to a sentence does it count as one or two sentences?
As with a comma, a semi-colon (;) separates items (i.e., a list or set of ideas, etc.) within a given sentence. Therefore, it is one sentence.
Should the phrase As well as have comma after it?
Yes, typically when introducing an additional element or clause in a sentence, a comma should be placed after the phrase "as well as." For example, "I enjoy hiking, swimming, as well as playing tennis."
