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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 the abbreviation A.M. be capitalized?
Yes, the abbreviation "A.M." should be capitalized because it stands for "ante meridiem" which is Latin for "before noon."
Should the word epitaph be capitalized?
No, the word "epitaph" should not be capitalized unless it is at the beginning of a sentence or part of a title.
Should interstate be capitalized?
Yes, the word "Interstate" should be capitalized when referring to the Interstate Highway System in the United States. However, it is not necessary to capitalize the word "interstate" when using it in general terms outside of this specific context.
Do you capitalize Board President Jeff Smith?
Yes, "Board President Jeff Smith" should be capitalized as it is a specific title referring to a particular individual.
Can you capitalize storage on machinery?
If you're refering to a new asset that has not yet been placed into use, all costs incurred to bring a fixed asset into a condition for use should be capitalized as part of the asset's total cost. If you're refering to idle machinery that is no longer in use, then storage expenses should be expensed.
Should the word Latino be capitalized?
Yes, the word "Latino" should be capitalized when referring to people of Latin American descent.
Do you capitalize Third MIllenium?
No, "third millennium" is not capitalized unless it is at the beginning of a sentence.
Are book names supposed to be capitalized?
Yes, book names are typically capitalized. The first word, last word, and all other important words in the title should be capitalized. However, conjunctions, articles, and prepositions are usually not capitalized unless they are the first word of the title.
Is it better to use brackets inside of a parentheses when including an abbreviation?
Do you mean instead of parenthesis? If so, then there are several situations in which you use one or the other.
When you are just writing your own work, say in a research report, then you include the abbreviation in parenthesis.
Example: The Nerdfighter's slogan is Don't Forget To Be Awesome (DFTBA).
Example: The coldest temperature on Earth was -128 degrees Fahrenheit (°F)
However, if you are typing an exact quote, then anything that wasn't originally included in that quote would be in square brackets. Oftentimes square brackets would be used to clarify something the speaker said.
If you did mean inside of parenthesis, then no, there's no reason for there to be brackets. Just use parenthesis.
C is incorrect. You do capitalize the first word of every sentence, and each of the seasons is a proper noun. Each of the months is a proper noun, too, but not the days.
For example, you would not capitalize "fifth" in, "August fifth" or "first" in "the first of February."
Which punctuation shows an order is given?
A command or an order is usually indicated with an exclamation point or an imperative verb at the beginning of the sentence.
Yes, "midday" is typically not capitalized unless it appears at the beginning of a sentence.
Is the b in billion lower case or upper case?
Generally, billion is lower case. You would use an upper case if it starts a sentence, but normally leave all the letters in upper case. Sometimes, people like to capitalize a word for emphasis, but it is not necessary.
SENTENCES that start with letter s?
Surprisingly, there are many sentences that start with the letter "s". Some include:
Smart boys always go to Yale.
Some day, my uncle will run for president.
And many many more.
What should you always have in your pantry?
You should always have staple items like rice, pasta, canned beans, canned tomatoes, and spices in your pantry. These items can be used to create simple and versatile meals. Additionally, having oils, vinegars, and condiments on hand can help enhance the flavor of your dishes.
Do you capitalize ranks such as lieutenant?
Yes, ranks such as "Lieutenant" are typically capitalized when used before a person's name as a title. For example, "Lieutenant Smith attended the meeting."
Which punctuation does fit in roses are red?
A comma can be inserted in the phrase "Roses are red" if a new clause is being added.
Is it correct to capitalize should if used in title?
Yes, it is correct to capitalize "Should" if it is used in a title as it is a noun in this context.
Does the work coworkers go capitalized?
No, "coworkers" should not be capitalized unless it is at the beginning of a sentence.
