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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 Kitchen be capitalized?
Yes, "Kitchen" should be capitalized when referring to a specific kitchen as a room in a house.
Should the word statewide be capitalized?
No, "statewide" should not be capitalized unless it is at the beginning of a sentence or part of a proper noun.
Does museum capitalized when you write?
Yes, "Museum" is typically capitalized when written as part of a proper noun, such as the name of a specific museum (e.g., The Metropolitan Museum of Art). However, it is not capitalized when used as a common noun (e.g., "The museum is closed on Mondays").
Should aspirin always be capitalized?
No, you don't capitalize aspirin because it is a noun. Only capitalize aspirin if it starts a sentence. Generic drug names aren't capitalized and only brand names such as Tylenol or Bayer aspirin are capitalized.
Is the name grandpa capitalized in a sentence?
The word grandpa should only be capitalised if it is part of someone's name, such as Grandpa Joe. If you are using the word in general terms, such as referring to your grandpa coming to visit, it does not require a capital.
When do you capitalize the t in treasury?
The "T" in "treasury" is capitalized when it is part of a proper noun, like in the name of a specific treasury department or office (e.g., U.S. Treasury). Otherwise, in general use, "treasury" is written with a lowercase "t."
Can you get PhD degree after masters?
Yes, most PhD programs require applicants to have a master's degree or equivalent experience in a related field. Candidates with a master's degree can apply to doctoral programs and, upon completion, earn a PhD.
What is the correct punctuation for No I have never been to Europe?
The punctuation for the sentence is " No, I have never been to Europe."
Where do you put the apostrophe in the word minds in this sentence The minds light bulb dims?
The correct placement for the apostrophe in the sentence "The minds light bulb dims" would be "mind's" to indicate the possessive form of "mind." It shows that the light bulb belongs to a single mind.
What is the proper punctuation for Although the ladies club met no decision was made?
If "Ladies Club" is a group name:
Although the Ladies Club met, no decision was made.
If not (it is just an unnamed club for ladies):
Although the ladies' club met, no decision was made.
What is the correct punctuation for On Mon Dec 21 1986 we met in St. Paul Minn?
The sentence probably should read:
On Monday, December 21, 1986, we met in St. Paul, Minn. (APA style)
Abbreviations other than for Minnesota would normally not be used, because they add periods within the sentence, but they would make this:
On Mon. Dec. 21, 1986, we met in St. Paul, Minn.
In other styles, the postal abbreviation can be used
On Monday, December 21, 1986, we met in St. Paul, MN. (period is sentence end)
Does theater have to be capitalized in a sentence?
The noun theater is only capitalized if:
- it refers to a course of study at a school (e.g. Theater, Dramatic Arts)
- it is included in a proper noun (e.g. the Globe Theater)
- it is the first word in a sentence
Do you always have to capitalize proper adjective?
Yes, you should always capitalize a proper adjective.
What is the correct punctuation to this busniess greeting To Whom It May Concern?
Use colon.
To Whom It May Co
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n:
No, not unless it is part of a proper noun.
The couple told a fantasy of visiting an island.
On Fantasy Island, people could experience their vacation fantasy.
When addressing a centurion is the title capitalized?
Yes, in English, when addressing a centurion specifically by their title, it is capitalized, like "Centurion," as it is a formal title of rank.
What is correct punctuation for the sentence Hello shouted the old man?
The correct punctuation for the sentence is: "Hello!" shouted the old man.
Should the word serpent be capitalized?
Only if at the start of a sentence, or part of a name or title.
Should officer be capitalized when saying Officer Smith?
Yes. In this context, he is being referred to by name, and the word 'Officer' is part of his official title. If, however, you were saying that "John Smith is an officer", no capital would be required.
Can you capitalize science in school reports?
Yes, the word science can be capitalized depending on how it is used in the report.
If the word science is used in the title of the report, it should be capitalized.
If the word science is used as a proper noun, as in the name of a specific class or course, or the title of a book or resource, it should be capitalized. For example: Required courses for college freshmen include Science 101.
If the word science is used as a common noun, then it should not be capitalized.
When do you capitalize the word term?
Since the word 'term' is a common noun, you only capitalize it if at the start of a sentence or part of a name/title.
Do you capitalize the word With in a book title?
Generally, no, 'with' would not be capitalized. Example: Hammering with a Flair
But sometimes, authors ignore this convention.
Example: Talking With Your Parents
If an author caps 'with', I would capitalize it.
What punctuation does an interrogative sentence end with?
If you are posing a question, use a question mark (?) for punctuation.
