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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.
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No, you don't generally capitalize adjectives. However, you would if you are using proper nouns (names, often in possessive form) as adjectives.
Examples:
I have a green crayon. - Ordinary adjective.
Someone stole John's car. - Proper noun possessive used as adjective
The meeting was at the Filmore Center. - Proper noun used as adjective in a prepositional phrase.
She visited the White House. - White House is a proper noun, and white modifies house.
When do you capitalize Indian?
"Indian" should be capitalized when referring to the indigenous peoples of the Americas, such as Native American or American Indian. It should also be capitalized when referring to people or things related to the country of India.
Do you capitalize Girl Scouts troop?
Yes, "Girl Scouts" is capitalized because it is a proper noun referring to a specific organization. "Troop" can be capitalized if followed by a specific number or name (e.g., Troop 123 or Troop Sunshine).
Should birthday girl be capitalized?
Yes, "Birthday Girl" should be capitalized when used as a title or to refer to a specific individual celebrating their birthday.
Does the word seismograph need to be capitalized?
No, the word "seismograph" does not need to be capitalized unless it is at the beginning of a sentence or part of a title.
Are the names of food groups capitalised?
No, they are common nouns so you only capitalise at the start of a sentence
Does Painted Desert need to be capitalized?
Yes, it is the proper name of a place and needs to be capitalized.
No, "gigabyte" should not be capitalized unless it is the first word in a sentence or part of a title.
In general, "course" should not be capitalized unless it is part of a title or at the beginning of a sentence.
Which compound sentence contains correct punctuation?
The compound sentence "I went to the store, and then I visited my friend" contains correct punctuation.
"Patron" should not be capitalized unless it is at the beginning of a sentence or part of a proper noun, such as a title.
Should freedom of speech be capitalized?
No, "freedom of speech" should not be capitalized unless it is at the beginning of a sentence or part of a title.
Yes, "DVD" should be capitalized as it is an acronym for Digital Versatile Disc.
Why does he deserves the title of first American?
Christopher Columbus is often credited as the "first American" because his voyages led to the permanent contact between the Old World and the New World. His explorations initiated the era of European exploration and colonization of the Americas, which ultimately transformed the world by connecting previously isolated continents and cultures.
No, "volts" should not be capitalized unless it is at the beginning of a sentence or part of a proper noun.
The word "SCORE" is functioning as a noun in this sentence, referring to the grade or result achieved on the midterm exam.
Should the old man be capitalized?
No "the old man" should not be capitalized. Example: I saw the man walk by again. The "the" in front makes improper.
Yes, the word "opera" is typically capitalized when referring to the specific musical art form. However, if used in a general sense to refer to any type of performance or entertainment, it is not capitalized.
Is the word 'Patent' always capitalized?
No, the word 'patent' is only capitalized when referring to the legal protection of an invention. In general usage, it is not capitalized.
Strip n all on my cloths what should I do?
If you have accidentally stripped off all your clothes, first make sure you are in a safe and private area. Try to cover yourself with a towel, blanket, or any available fabric. Then, locate your clothes and put them back on as soon as possible. If you need assistance, don't hesitate to ask someone nearby for help.
Should sir have a capital letter in a sentence?
No, unless you're calling someone it or that is their name. For example, Sir Henry of Yorkshire, or if they are just called sir like the football player.(It was spelled with two R's though.)
Is Mr. or Mrs. always capitalized?
t is capitalized at the beginning of the sentence, when it forms part of the proper noun, when it precedes a person's name or when it is used as a direct address.
Examples:
Sir Santos
Madam Estrella
Did you get my message, Madam?
No, "brie" should not be capitalized unless it is at the beginning of a sentence or part of a title.
Would minotaur be capitilized?
Yes, "Minotaur" should be capitalized as it is a proper noun referring to a specific mythical creature in Greek mythology.
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