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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
When should you use a capital letter mid sentence?
You should use a capital letter mid-sentence when writing proper nouns, such as names of people, places, or things, that require capitalization. This helps to give specific emphasis to those words within the sentence.
Does English always have a capital e?
No, the word "English" does not always have a capital 'E'. It is capitalized when referring to the language or the people of England, but when used in a general sense or referring to something not specifically related to England, it is not capitalized (e.g. "He speaks English fluently").
Should the word fiesta be capitalized?
In English, the word "fiesta" should not be capitalized unless it is at the beginning of a sentence or part of a proper noun like the name of an event or business.
Should universe be capitalized?
Only at the beginning of a sentence. It is a place, but it's like "school." You don't capitalize "school" when it's in the middle of a sentence.
The correct punctuation in the sentence is "In Laguna Beach, California, there are many beautiful hillside homes."
Do police divisions such as robbery and homicide get capitalized in the middle of a sentence?
They should be capitalized when you are referring to a specific department.
Should espresso be capitalized?
"Espresso" is typically not capitalized unless it is at the beginning of a sentence.
How can you classify capital letters?
Capital letters can be classified based on their shape, such as uppercase or majuscule letters. They can also be organized based on their function in sentences, such as the first letter of a proper noun or the start of a sentence. Additionally, capital letters can be categorized by their Unicode character range.
When is 'tabby' capitalized in a sentence?
'Tabby' should be capitalized when it is used as part of a proper noun or at the beginning of a sentence. For example, in the phrase "Tabby cats are known for their distinctive markings," 'Tabby' is capitalized because it is the first word of the sentence.
Do you capitalise the word Autism?
Yes, when referring to autism as an identity you capitalize - for example Autistic person, Autistic child, Autistic community. In general you don't capitalize autism, for example when talking about autism as a condition or autistic resources.
Are all words in a letter reference line capitalized?
No, typically only the first word of each line in a reference line is capitalized in a business letter, unless it is a proper noun.
How should you punctuate oh no the bus has gone?
The sentence "Oh no, the bus has gone" should include a comma after "oh no" to separate the interjection from the main clause.
Is North in North Mississippi capitalized?
Yes, "North" in "North Mississippi" should be capitalized because it is part of the proper noun that specifies a specific location within Mississippi.
Do you capitalize good morning ladies?
No, the greeting would only have a capital if it was the first word in the sentence as it is not a proper name. However using capitals to emphasize a point could be allowed provided you had a reason to justify it.
Should Faculty meeting be capitalized?
Yes, "Faculty Meeting" should be capitalized as it is a proper noun referring to a specific meeting of the faculty.
Should correctional officer be capitalized?
Yes, "Corrections Officer" should be capitalized as it is a proper noun referring to a specific job title within the field of corrections.
Do you capitalize licensed professional counselor?
Yes, "Licensed Professional Counselor" is typically capitalized as it is a specific title or professional designation.
Ferry is not typically capitalized unless it is the first word in a sentence or part of a proper noun like the name of a specific ferry service or company.
Do you capitalize midday in the middle of a sentence?
Sure, if it's part of a proper noun. For instance, "The" is part of The Dalles, a city in Oregon where the Oregon Trail ended.
See the discussion page for additional comments regarding the Oregon Trail.
Should charter member be capitalized?
Yes, "Charter Member" should be capitalized when referring to a specific title or designation within an organization.
Do you capitalize did in a title?
In most cases, the verb "did" is not capitalized in a title unless it is the first word or part of a proper noun. The standard practice is to capitalize the first word of the title, along with any proper nouns or words that are typically capitalized in a title.
Should the word felon be capitalized in a sentence?
Since 'felon' is a common noun, it is only capitalized if it is at the start of a sentence.
Should the abbreviation for foot be capitalized?
The official SI abbreviation for foot is "ft", and it should not be capitalized unless it appears at the beginning of a sentence or in a title.
Does actor start with a capital?
No. It is a common noun. It would only be capitalized if it:
- began a sentence
- was used as a header in a list
- was part of a proper noun (e.g. award for Best Supporting Actor)
Should you capitalize fifth graders in a sentence?
No you shouldn't, unless it is at the start if a sentence.
