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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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Firstly, I would insert the word "mythological" between "a" and "giant".
Secondly, I would not capitalize the word "whose".
Thirdly, the sentence does not necessarily NEED a comma between "lumberjack" and "whose", but if you WANT to put one there, it would not detract from the desired corrrectness.
Disclaimer: I am not an English teacher.
Can a sentence be with the first letter no capitalization?
It is possible, but it would have to be with either a comma or no it is not possible like
My dad has a cool car, but it has an embrassing sticker on it.
so it would be possible for the "but it has an embrassing sticker on it " but it can not stand on it's self ,i am not saying the sentence is true but this is what I think the answer is.
Is the word program capitalized in a sentence?
It depends on the context. If "program" is referring to a specific program, such as a software program or an event program, then it is usually capitalized. If it is a general reference to a program, then it is not capitalized.
Do you capitalize the word psychology?
Yes, the word "Psychology" should be capitalized when used as the name of the field of study or as part of a proper noun, such as the title of a course or the name of a department.
Why is the word Antarctic capitalized?
The word "Antarctic" is capitalized because it refers to a proper noun, specifically the region around the South Pole. In English grammar, proper nouns like geographic locations are typically capitalized.
Do you capitalize Good Afternoon?
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When do you capitalize democratic government?
Correct me if I'm wrong but I believe that you capitalize the term democracy when referring to a specific government, such as the American Democracy, and not when simply using the term. When you associate it with a specific government it becomes a proper noun. The contradiction that I see to this lies within the usage of the term communism. The term Communism is used to refer to the form of government such as the one associated with The Soviet Union, while communism is used to describe the political philosophy developed from Marxist theory. It is my understanding that this is unrelated and specifc to the term communism(not a general rule)....... I am a student still so I could be wrong, and If I am I will have leaned something.
When do you capitalize the word defendant?
The word "defendant" is typically capitalized when it appears at the beginning of a sentence or in legal documents, such as court filings or legal briefs. In general writing, it is not required to capitalize "defendant" unless it is part of a formal title or heading.
Put in punctuation marks for the sentence what are you doing said mum?
"What are you doing?" said Mum.
Why is the word Styrofoam always capitalized?
"Styrofoam" is always capitalized because it is a trademarked brand name for a type of polystyrene foam insulation. The capitalization helps differentiate the specific brand from the general term "polystyrene foam."
Do you capitalize the 'p' in past when referring to a past president?
No, you wouldn't, because technically the word 'past' is not apart of the person's title. In this case, 'past' is simply an adjective and is being used to describe, not define, the subject. On the other hand, the word 'president', as his title, would define the subject; therefore, 'president' should be capitalized.
Why can't we use capital letters in an algebraic expression?
In algebra, capital letters are typically reserved for representing constants, while lowercase letters are used for variables. This convention helps distinguish between fixed numerical values and unknown quantities being studied. Using this consistent notation also helps avoid confusion and errors when working with algebraic expressions.
Is adjunct faculty capitalized?
It depends on the style guide you are following. In general, if you are using the term generically, it is not capitalized (e.g., "adjunct faculty members"). However, if you are using it as part of a formal title or specifically referring to a group or department, it may be capitalized (e.g., "Adjunct Faculty in the History Department").
New York City is the largest city in the state of New York and is often referred to simply as "New York." The state of New York includes areas beyond the city, such as upstate New York and Long Island.
In traditional haiku, capitalization is not required. However, some modern poets choose to capitalize the first letter of each line for stylistic purposes. Ultimately, it is up to the poet's preference.
What is a good title for an essay about the constitution?
"The Foundation of Freedom: An Analysis of the U.S. Constitution"
Does systemic lupus erythematosis need to be capitalized?
Yes, "Systemic Lupus Erythematosus" is typically capitalized as it is a proper medical term referring to a specific autoimmune disease.
When do you put a apostrophe in a word?
This question is a little confusing, a word is not usually placed in an apostophe ('). An apostrophe is used to show possession, such as Sally's book or the boys' cars, or to join to words in a contraction isn't, couldn't, won't, but contractions are usually not proper in formal writing. If the question concerns when quotation marks (") should be placed around words, it is when information is sited from another document. Sometimes people feel the need to enclose colloquialisms (slang words) in quotations, i.e. this is "cool." However, according the the Strunk and White style manual, this is not necessary. Simply use the phrase; "do not draw attention to it by enclosing it in quotation marks" (Strunk and White, 34). But, if there is a dialogue inside a quote from a novel, then single quotes (') are used. For example, "'What is the matter with you?' cried his mother" (Crime and Punishment, 311). The actual dialogue has single quotes, but the whole documented text is enclosed in double quotations.
Should the name of a group be capitalized?
It is capitalized at the beginning of the sentence or when it forms part of the proper noun.
Examples:
Let us browse groups in alphabetical order.
Larissa belongs to ADDS Dance Groups & Company.
Do you capitalize first letter in a sectence in haiku?
In traditional haiku, all letters should be lowercase. However, in contemporary English haiku, it is common to capitalize the first letter of each line for readability and to follow regular grammar rules.
What type of noun is in all capital letters Colorado Springs?
A proper noun has the first letter in each word capitalized, not all the letters. The name, Colorado Springs, is the name of a specific place and is a proper noun. The abbreviation for the state, Colorado (also a proper noun) is abbreviated as CO, using all capitals because it is an abbreviation devised by the US Postal Service and not through the evolution of the language.
When do you capitalize the word he?
At the beginning of a sentence because it is
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