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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
Does punctuation go inside or outside parenthesis?
Depends!
(If the sentence starts and ends inside the brackets the punctuation does too.)
If the sentence is part in (and part out) the punctuation goes outside the brackets.
It is the same with quotation marks (look in a newspaper and you'll see what I mean).
Is gay rights movement capitalized?
Yes, "Gay Rights Movement" should be capitalized as it refers to a specific social and political movement advocating for the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals.
Should the word corporation be capitalized?
Yes, the word "Corporation" should be capitalized when referring to a specific entity or organization by its formal name. However, if used in a general sense, such as "many corporations," it does not need to be capitalized.
Is French missionary capitalized?
No missionary is a common noun so is not capitalized.
Only proper nouns - noun belonging to the class of words used as names for unique individuals, events, or places - are capitalized.
What is a good title for a persuasive essay on overpaid athletes?
A title for the essay might be: Jumping for Jackpots. You could try: Money Soars to Make a Basket
I'm not very good at titles, either.
Why is Happy Birthday always capitalised in a sentence?
"Happy Birthday" is typically capitalized in a sentence because it is a proper noun phrase used as a title or greeting to mark a special occasion. Capitalizing it distinguishes it as a specific term rather than just a regular birthday wish.
Should eastern hemlock be capitalized?
Yes, "Eastern hemlock" should be capitalized as it is a proper noun.
Should twenty first century be capitalized?
it is not capitalized because the twentieth century is not cool
When talking about barbies do you have to capitalize the barbies?
No, "Barbies" does not need to be capitalized unless it is at the start of a sentence or part of a proper noun like "Barbie dolls."
Should mother-in-law be capitalized?
Typically, mother-in-law is not capitalized. The only time I can think of would first make it plural, such as:
Mothers-in-law are often the butt of cruel jokes.
Mothers-in-law in the city were honored at a dinner.
Ina sentence does federalist have to be capitalized?
At the beginning of a sentence and when it forms part of the proper noun.
Example:
Federalist Party
No, "kilogram" is not capitalized unless it is at the beginning of a sentence.
Why do you use commas in punctuation?
Commas are used in punctuation to separate items in a list, connect independent clauses in a sentence, set off introductory or nonessential phrases, and clarify the meaning of a sentence by indicating pauses or divisions in the text.
Should west be capilized if its used in directions?
No, west should not be capitalized if it is used in directions depending on the context of the sentence. If you are talking about the West Coast, then it would be capitalized. If you are simply heading west, then it can be written in lowercase.
When writing an essay for school do you italicize or underline or otherwise punctuate the title?
When writing an essay, you should italicize the title of the work being referenced (e.g., book, movie, journal) to differentiate it from the rest of the text. If italicizing is not an option (e.g., in a handwritten assignment), underlining the title is also acceptable. Avoid using quotation marks unless you are citing a shorter work within a larger work.
When you have a title of something what do you do to it underline or italic?
You can use italics or u
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n the same thi
ng. It would be improper to use both i
n the title mea
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ng we should
not italicize a
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ned word.
Should month have a capital M?
Yes, when referring to the specific name of a month (e.g. January, February), it should be capitalized.
Do you capitalize Alaskan Malamute in a sentence?
Yes, "Alaskan Malamute" should be capitalized as it is a proper noun referring to a specific breed of dog originating from Alaska.
Is suite in an address capitalized?
In the United States, the word "suite" in an address is typically capitalized if it appears on a mailing label or an envelope, as in "Suite 200." However, in regular written text or correspondence, it is not usually capitalized unless it is the first word in a sentence.
Is God daddy supposed to be capitalized in a sentence?
No, u
nless it is used as a
proper
nou
n like i
n a direct address.
Examples.
Your daddy is
not home yet.
Are you home, Daddy?
Should Treasury Department be capitalized?
Yes, "Treasury Department" should be capitalized because it is a proper noun referring to a specific government agency.
What punctuation mark between codes in the index of cpt?
A comma is typically used between codes in the index of the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) book.
Should fortune 100 be capitalized?
Yes, "Fortune 100" should be capitalized because it is a proper noun referring to a specific list of the top 100 companies ranked by Fortune magazine.
